Afghanistan, Feb. 18 -- Officials say talks on Iran's nuclear program are nearing collapse, raising fears of escalation as diplomacy stalls and military options resurface regionally.

Channel 12 reported, citing an Israeli source, that the White House warned negotiations with Tehran are nearing their limits, making further diplomatic progress increasingly difficult.

The report says Israeli officials believe Donald Trump and close advisers may ultimately favor military action, but want diplomacy exhausted first to legitimize any potential strike.

Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that Tehran still refuses to accept Washington's red lines, though the United States prefers a diplomatic outcome.

Vance stressed that Washingt...