A deal was proposed but failed in the Middle East

On February 28, an emergency alert prompted residents in Qatar to stay indoors as the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran, escalating tensions in the region. This military action occurred just days after Oman’s Foreign Minister announced a significant diplomatic breakthrough regarding Iran’s nuclear program. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later admitted the operation was preemptive to protect American forces from anticipated Iranian retaliation, highlighting the influence of Israeli strategic interests on U.S. foreign policy.

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