""We are not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. We have stated this repeatedly and are ready for any verification," he said on February 11, at anniversary celebrations taking place against a backdrop of a deadly crackdown in which security forces killed thousands of people attending mass nationwide protests last month. That crackdown was strongly condemned by the United States and its allies and led to the US naval build up, with US President Donald Trump telling protesters that Washington was coming to support them."
"After talks between US and Iranian teams in Oman on February 6, Washington imposed additional sanctions on Iran's oil sector. Further talks are expected but no date has been set. A statement by Netanyahu's office said he wanted talks with Iran to include its ballistic missile program and support for armed proxies and Tehran-backed militant groups in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen."
Iran signaled openness to admitting international inspectors to prove the nuclear program is peaceful. The statement coincided with 47th anniversary celebrations and followed a deadly domestic crackdown that killed thousands at nationwide protests. The crackdown drew strong condemnation from the United States and allies and prompted a major US naval deployment to the region. US and Iranian teams held talks in Oman before Washington imposed additional sanctions on Iran's oil sector, with further talks expected but not scheduled. US and Israeli leaders planned discussions to address Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxy groups, factors that could shape possible military responses.
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