⚠️ U.S. OPENS TALKS WITH IRAN IN OMAN AS WASHINGTON SETS ENRICHMENT BAN AND MISSILE LIMIT DEMANDS WHILE ISSUING “LEAVE IRAN NOW” ALERT AND IRGC CONDUCTS MISSILE TESTS

🔸 U.S.-Iran negotiations begin in Muscat: Negotiations between the United States and Iran have begun in Muscat, Oman. The talks were slightly delayed, according to Al Jazeera.

Iran’s foreign minister met with Oman’s foreign minister, who is expected to move between rooms to meet separately with U.S. envoy Witkoff.

CENTCOM Commander Brad Cooper has arrived in Muscat and will join the negotiations, according to WSJ.

⚠️ Reported U.S. demands and Israel’s assessment: Reported U.S. demands include a complete ban on uranium enrichment, limiting missile range to 500 km, and ending support for regional terror proxies, including Hezbollah.

A senior Israeli official said the U.S. has clear red lines and will not capitulate. Israel assesses the talks in Oman will fail.

🚨 U.S. issues fresh “Leave Iran now” alert

The U.S. has issued a new alert urging Americans in Iran to depart immediately, without relying on U.S. government assistance. The guidance recommends leaving by land via Türkiye or Armenia when possible, or sheltering in place if unable to depart.

The U.S. government warned of escalating nationwide security measures across Iran, including road closures, public transportation disruptions, internet blockages, and restrictions on mobile, landline, and national internet networks. Airlines continue limiting or canceling flights to and from Iran.

U.S. citizens are advised to expect ongoing communication outages and to prepare alternative methods of contact. Those remaining in Iran are advised to secure shelter, stock essential supplies including food, water, and medications, avoid demonstrations, maintain a low public profile, monitor local media, and keep communication devices charged while staying in contact with family. Americans are also encouraged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for updates.

🚀 The IRGC is conducting missile tests as negotiations between Iran and the United States continue.

🏗️ Executions reported across multiple Iranian prisons: At least 15 prisoners were executed Thursday in multiple prisons across Iran, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA).

HRANA said the executions took place at dawn in prisons including Mashhad, Bushehr, Sari, and Mahshahr. It said those executed had been convicted of murder or drug-related crimes.

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