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Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-02-25 at 22:01
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Geneva Talks Resume US Iran Nuclear Diplomacy
Trump and Vance vow Iran no nukes
Israel on edge, strong air defenses ready
The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran and the United States are resuming indirect talks in Geneva aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes after a broad military buildup in the region. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will attend the talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, with mediation by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. The discussions follow sessions in Geneva last week as Washington seeks to prevent escalation. In Washington, President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address, said diplomacy remains the preferred path but that Tehran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. US Vice President JD Vance emphasized that stance, underscoring that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The debate also centers on Iran’s missile program; Trump asserted that Iran has pursued sinister nuclear ambitions, while Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed the claims as big lies. Iran has publicly disclosed missile ranges up to 2,000 kilometers, though the US Congressional Research Service estimates them at about 3,000 kilometers, a reach well short of the continental United States. The core dispute remains Tehran’s nuclear program, which the West says is aimed at a bomb, while Tehran says its program is peaceful.
Israel, mindful of the risk of multi-front escalation, says it is on edge but not unprepared, pointing to strong air defenses, continued US backing, and years of battlefield experience that keep the country alert and ready.
The talks in Geneva come as the United States has carried out a sizable military buildup in the region and as Washington seeks to avert fresh conflict through diplomacy, while Iran reiterates that its nuclear program remains peaceful.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/us-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-geneva-against-backdrop-military-threat
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1hehf6dwl
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/us-presses-missile-issue-new-iran-talks-open-geneva
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888029
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkt6metozx
Geneva Talks Resume US Iran Nuclear Diplomacy
Trump and Vance vow Iran no nukes
Israel on edge, strong air defenses ready
The time is now 10:01 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.
In the conflict with Iran and its Regional Proxies, Iran and the United States are resuming indirect talks in Geneva aimed at resolving a decades-long nuclear dispute and averting new US strikes after a broad military buildup in the region. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will attend the talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, with mediation by Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi. The discussions follow sessions in Geneva last week as Washington seeks to prevent escalation. In Washington, President Donald Trump, in his State of the Union address, said diplomacy remains the preferred path but that Tehran cannot be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon. US Vice President JD Vance emphasized that stance, underscoring that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon. The debate also centers on Iran’s missile program; Trump asserted that Iran has pursued sinister nuclear ambitions, while Iran’s foreign ministry dismissed the claims as big lies. Iran has publicly disclosed missile ranges up to 2,000 kilometers, though the US Congressional Research Service estimates them at about 3,000 kilometers, a reach well short of the continental United States. The core dispute remains Tehran’s nuclear program, which the West says is aimed at a bomb, while Tehran says its program is peaceful.
Israel, mindful of the risk of multi-front escalation, says it is on edge but not unprepared, pointing to strong air defenses, continued US backing, and years of battlefield experience that keep the country alert and ready.
The talks in Geneva come as the United States has carried out a sizable military buildup in the region and as Washington seeks to avert fresh conflict through diplomacy, while Iran reiterates that its nuclear program remains peaceful.
Thank you for tuning in to this Israel Today: Ongoing War Report update.
I'm Noa Levi. Stay safe and informed.
Keep in mind that this AI-generated report may contain occasional inaccuracies, so consult multiple sources for a comprehensive view. Find the code and more details in the podcast description.
SOURCES
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/us-iran-nuclear-talks-resume-geneva-against-backdrop-military-threat
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1hehf6dwl
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/02/us-presses-missile-issue-new-iran-talks-open-geneva
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-888029
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/bkt6metozx