politics
February 2, 2026
US doesn’t want Libya scenario in Iran
The US does not want the Libyan scenario to be repeated in Iran, Washington’s envoy to NATO Matthew Whitaker has said
TL;DR
- The US does not want a Libya-style collapse in Iran.
- Washington has dispatched military assets to the Middle East to pressure Tehran.
- US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons and should stop killing protesters.
- The US military buildup is a show of strength and an 'off ramp' for Iran to de-escalate.
- The US aims to be judicious in its use of power, referencing the instability in Libya after Gaddafi's removal.
- Iran maintains its nuclear program is peaceful and claims to have restored calm after protests instigated by the US and Israel.
- Iran's Ali Larijani indicated progress toward negotiations with Washington.
- Russia urged dialogue, warning against forceful actions and potential regional chaos.
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