Iran Warns of Preemptive Operation as Talks Show No Progress

Talks with Iran showed no progress, with Tehran insisting on a return to a memorandum of understanding as a condition for moving forward.

The Iranian military warned of a “preemptive operation,” adding a military threat to the diplomatic impasse. The warning did not specify a target or a timetable.

The US vice president, meanwhile, said there was still an opportunity to reach an agreement, provided Tehran honoured its commitments.

The statements left the prospects for a breakthrough uncertain, with Iran pressing its demand over the memorandum and Washington tying any deal to Tehran’s compliance with its pledges.