With Iran’s air defenses shredded, allies sidelined and arsenal of missiles running down, the country’s theocratic leaders face the prospect of having to submit to a tougher negotiation on their nuclear program as their only way out of a worsening situation.

US President Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran, urging immediate evacuation amid escalating tensions and potential nuclear concerns. This followe

"We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. "My entire Administration has been directed to negotiate with Iran. They could be a Great Country, but they first must completely give up hopes of obtaining a Nuclear Weapon," he added.

As Israel and Iran intensify their strikes deep into each others’ territories, a former US nuclear negotiator warned on Monday that hopes for renewed diplomacy with Tehran are fading rapidly, citing fundamental deadlocks and escalating military action.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) urged President Donald Trump to launch direct military attacks on Iran should diplomatic efforts to negotiate an end to the regime’s nuclear program fail. “Diplomacy is preferred,

The push to do a deal on the country’s nuclear program could be revived, even after the Israeli strikes scuppered the latest round of talks.

Experts suggest the U.S. has a strategic opportunity to leverage Iran's weakened position for a nuclear deal after Israel's targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites.

Speaking to his US counterpart Donald Trump over the phone, Erdogan said diplomacy is the only viable path for resolving the nuclear dispute and that Türkiye stands ready to make every effort to this end, including assuming a facilitative role. It was their second phone call in two days.

Iran is preparing a counter-proposal after rejecting the U.S. nuclear deal, prompting President Trump to caution that "time is running out."