US-Israel Attack Iran After Failed Nuclear Talks

Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva, mediated by Oman, aimed to resolve issues surrounding Iran's nuclear program. Britain's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, assessed Iran's offer as 'surprising' and significant enough to prevent war, believing a deal was within reach. Iran offered to downblend highly enriched uranium, pause domestic enrichment, and allow IAEA supervision in exchange for sanctions relief. However, despite progress and scheduled follow-up talks, the US, under Donald Trump, and Israel launched an attack on Iran two days after the Geneva talks concluded. This action, which the UK deemed unlawful and premature, has strained the UK-US relationship and raised concerns about the US's diplomatic approach, particularly given criticisms of the US delegation's expertise.