Mon Apr 21 16:46:23 UTC 2025: ## Iran Accuses Israel of Sabotaging Nuclear Talks Amidst US Involvement
**Tehran, April 21, 2025** – Iran has accused Israel of actively working to undermine ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States, escalating tensions in the region. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaei stated that a coalition, including elements within the US, is attempting to disrupt the diplomatic process. This follows a New York Times report revealing that former US President Donald Trump recently dissuaded Israel from a preemptive strike on Iranian nuclear sites.
The accusation comes as Iran continues to enrich uranium to levels nearing weapons-grade, a significant breach of the 2015 nuclear deal from which the US withdrew under Trump’s administration. While Iran maintains its nuclear program is for civilian purposes, Western powers and Israel remain skeptical, citing Iran’s enrichment activities as a cause for concern. Israel, the only acknowledged nuclear power in the Middle East, has repeatedly declared it will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
Despite the heightened tensions, Iran and the US are scheduled to hold a third round of talks mediated by Oman. The ongoing accusations and the potential for military action cast a long shadow over these crucial negotiations.
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