MOSCOW, April 14 (Xinhua) -- The United States and Israel may use peace talks to prepare for possible ground military action against Iran, Russian media reported Tuesday, citing the Russian Security Council.

According to reports by TASS news agency, the council said this could happen as the Pentagon continues to build up the U.S. troop presence in the region.

The council warned that if U.S.-Iran talks fail to achieve their intended goals, hostilities may resume with greater intensity after two weeks.

The council also said the Iranian government remains in control of the domestic situation, with no signs of the unrest expected by Washington and Tel Aviv, and various political and social groups in Iran have rallied around the central authorities. ■