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]]> Global tensions escalated following renewed rhetoric over Iran’s nuclear programme, as former US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning of a possible major attack on Iran. His remarks came shortly after Iran took steps related to its nuclear development, intensifying diplomatic unease in the region.

Speaking on Wednesday, Trump said that any future attack would be far more severe than previous military actions. In a post on social media, he stated that time was running out and expressed hope that Iran would soon return to the negotiating table. Trump also claimed that Iran does not want to develop nuclear weapons, suggesting that a diplomatic solution would benefit all parties. However, he added that US military preparedness toward Tehran was increasing.

Iran responded sharply to the warning. The country’s Foreign Minister said that negotiations cannot take place under threats. He stressed that Iran would not accept dialogue accompanied by pressure or intimidation. According to him, talks are only possible in an environment free from danger and coercion.

Turkey also weighed in on the situation, expressing readiness to facilitate negotiations over Iran’s nuclear issue. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the disputes between the United States and Iran should be resolved one by one, beginning with the nuclear programme. He emphasised that Turkey opposes any foreign intervention or military attack on Iran, adding that initiating war would be a grave mistake.

Fidan further said that the US special envoy had not contacted Turkey in recent days, nor had Turkey requested talks. He noted that several countries were actively trying to mediate, and Ankara’s position was clear that dialogue must replace threats.

Commenting on potential Israeli military action, the Turkish foreign minister accused Israel of seeking to exploit internal protests in Iran to justify an attack. He warned that any instability caused by such actions would be extremely dangerous for the region.

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]]> https://theedgemedia.in/trump-iran-nuclear-tensions-turkey-dialogue-warning/feed 0 US Senator Claims Venezuelan Leader Taken Into Custody by American Forces https://theedgemedia.in/us-senator-claims-venezuelan-president-arrested https://theedgemedia.in/us-senator-claims-venezuelan-president-arrested#respond Sat, 03 Jan 2026 11:45:39 +0000 https://theedgemedia.in/?p=28221 The senator’s comments came shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the United States had launched a major strike in Venezuela.

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]]> Utah Senator Mike Lee stated on Saturday that he was informed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had been arrested by US personnel and transferred to the United States to face criminal charges.

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In a message shared on his personal account on X, Lee said the operation appeared to fall under the president’s constitutional powers. He explained that such authority is granted by Article II of the US Constitution, allowing the president to act in order to safeguard American personnel from immediate or potential threats.

Lee said he had spoken directly with Rubio, who confirmed that US forces executed the arrest warrant and carried out what Lee described as “kinetic action” to ensure the safety of those involved in the operation. He added that the measures taken were strictly defensive and aimed at protecting US officials during the mission.

In a follow-up post, Lee said he was told that no additional military or enforcement actions were expected inside Venezuela now that Maduro was in US custody.

The senator’s comments came shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the United States had launched a major strike in Venezuela. Trump claimed that the operation resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting president and his wife, who were then flown out of the country.

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