Trump says it’s ‘too late’ for talks with Iran as Israel strikes Tehran
The US is closing two embassies in the Middle East and reducing its diplomatic presence in the region.
Updated 10:04 AM EST, Tue March 3, 2026
Here's the latest
• War with Iran: Israel said it is conducting “simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut,” targeting Iranian military sites and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah, as its troops intensify their push in Lebanon. The UN has also confirmed damage to a nuclear facility in Iran for the first time since the US and Israel launched a military attack on the country. Here’s what we know so far.
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• Embassies closed: As Iran continues to strike US targets and US allies in the Middle East, the US has closed its embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and warned Americans to leave more than a dozen countries in the region.
• Trump on Iran: President Donald Trump said Iran is seeking talks with the US as military operations continue, but indicated he believes the opportunity for negotiations has passed. His administration has been shifting the goalposts and contradicting itself since the start of the operation.
