Tehran is seen as unlikely to accept Washington’s terms even as US President Donald Trump appears determined to reach a deal, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing Israeli sources.
Israel said on Tuesday that it had struck Iranian missile-related sites as well as intelligence facilities in its latest wave of attacks.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned on Tuesday that they could strike Israeli forces in northern Israel and the Gaza Strip if civilians are hit in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.
US Marines are due to arrive in the Middle East on Friday as tensions continue in the region, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Iran’s blackout has entered its 25th day, with the public still largely cut off from global connectivity, Internet monitoring group NetBlocks said on Tuesday.
US President Donald Trump on Monday said preliminary conversations between the United States and Iran had been “very, very good”, adding Tehran wanted to settle and agreed to “zero” enrichment. Tehran denies it had any talks with the US.
