April 16, 2025
Israel and US have threatened to take out nuclear sites
Washington wants Tehran to dismantle its nuclear programme but would be open to "other ways to find compromise"
Warnings by Trump of military action against Iran have jangled already tense nerves across the Middle East after open warfare in Gaza and Lebanon
Tehran has so far ignored his warning to negotiate
The two countries insist that all sanctions against Iran must be lifted before discussions can proceed
Bloomberg reported that Russia has agreed to assist President Trump’s administration in communicating with Iran on various issues