Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor Holds Consultations with Iranian Counterpart Amid US Tensions
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Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor Holds Consultations with Iranian Counterpart Amid US Tensions
- •Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr. Ali Bagheri Kani and also met Secretary, SNSC Dr. Ali Larijani.
- •The meetings occurred amidst heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, following stern warnings from US President Donald Trump regarding stalled nuclear negotiations.
- •Trump urged Iran to return to the negotiating table for a deal without nuclear weapons, warning of severe consequences if negotiations fail, referencing a past 'Operation Midnight Hammer'.
- •Iran's UN mission expressed willingness to engage with Washington based on mutual respect but warned of unprecedented self-defense if pushed.
- •The US is deploying a 'massive fleet' to the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, and conducting readiness drills to deter aggression and assure partners.
Why It Matters: India's Deputy NSA engaged with Iran amidst escalating US-Iran tensions over nuclear negotiations and military posturing.
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