Iran’s Larijani says framework for nuclear talks with US progressing

Preparations for nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington are moving forward despite what was described as an orchestrated media campaign, Iran’s top security official said on Saturday.

Speaking on X, Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, said that “structural arrangements for negotiations [with the United States] are progressing despite the artificial media warfare atmosphere.”
His remarks come amid heightened political and media pressure surrounding potential talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear program.

Trump may authorize strike on Iran
Senior US military officials have informed the leadership of a key US ally in the Middle East that President Donald Trump could authorize a military attack on Iran “as early as Sunday”, according to multiple sources cited by Drop Site News.

The officials told the ally that strikes could begin as soon as Sunday if Washington decides to proceed, amid escalating regional tensions and intensive last-minute diplomatic efforts to avert a wider conflict.

A former senior US intelligence official who advises Arab governments and maintains informal ties with the Trump administration said the planned operation goes beyond Iran’s nuclear and missile programs and is aimed at regime change. He said US war planners envision strikes on nuclear, ballistic missile, and other military sites, alongside efforts to decapitate Iran’s leadership, particularly targeting the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps.

The source said the administration believes a successful strike on Iranian leadership could trigger mass protests inside Iran and ultimately lead to the overthrow of the government. He added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is encouraging such an attack, assuring Trump that “Israel” could help install a new government aligned with Western interests.

Trump mulls military strikes on Iran
Also, according to CNN, Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of launching military strikes against Iran, following the failure of recent talks aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear activities.

According to The New York Times (NYT), diplomatic efforts over the past week have failed to yield any significant progress in reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials reportedly remain firm in their position, refusing to meet Trump’s demands concerning the nuclear program.

CNN’s report outlines that among the options under consideration are airstrikes targeting Iranian leadership, security officials, nuclear infrastructure, and government institutions. These potential military actions are being deliberated as a direct response to Iran’s continued refusal to compromise.

Although Trump has not reached a final decision, sources indicate that the arrival of a previously deployed American strike group in the region may expand the scope of available military options. This development appears to be influencing ongoing discussions within the US administration.

The report adds that in the wake of Trump’s latest threats against Iran, there have been no substantial direct contacts between the two sides. The lack of communication further underscores the deteriorating state of US-Iran relations amid heightened regional tensions.