Tensions between the United States and Iran surged after Iran’s Atomic Energy Chief Mohammad Eslami declared Tehran has fully developed an indigenous nuclear industry following the 2025 conflict. He insisted Iran’s program complies with the International Atomic Energy Agency and warned no nation can strip its enrichment rights. A 5.5-magnitude quake in southern Iran fueled nuclear test rumors. Meanwhile, Donald Trump renewed military threats, suggesting the use of Diego Garcia if talks collapse, as Oman-mediated negotiations struggle to bridge deep divides.