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Weekend EssayWhat happens if Iran were to acquire the bomb?
The National News
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The recent attacks on Iran and its nuclear facilities shocked the global community. While the world watches closely for further developments and hopes for a diplomatic resolution to this crisis, the attacks on Iran and its next steps will have a...
IAEA Withdraws Inspectors from Iran Amid Escalating Nuclear Crisis
Sada Elbalad
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July 4, 2025
Fri 04 Jul 2025 | 09:32 PM The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced on Friday that it has withdrawn its remaining inspectors from Iran, citing unresolved tensions and restricted access to nuclear facilities damaged in recent...
UN Experts Urge Iran To Choose Protection Over Repression After Ceasefire
Scoop
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Geneva, 4 July 2025 UN experts* today expressed alarm over the crackdown in the Islamic Republic of Iran since hostilities began on 13 June 2025 and the subsequent ceasefire. “Post-conflict situations must not be used as an opportunity to suppress...
Report: US-Iran Nuclear Talks to Resume
KBOI - Idaho
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July 4, 2025
The United States is preparing to resume negotiations with Iran over the Iranian nuclear program as early as next week, according to a report. Middle East regional news site Amwaj.media reported that its sources in Tehran indicated the Iranian...
Report: Iranian Regime Clamping Down on Own People to Maintain Power
Breitbart
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July 4, 2025
Following the 12-day war between Israel and Iran, the Iranian regime appears to be applying isolation and repression in an attempt to preserve its stranglehold on its own people. That’s the conclusion of Fox Digital reporting Friday, citing...
Russia warns of Israeli 'war party' seeking to reignite aggression against Iran
Press TV
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Russia has warned about various Israeli officials’ efforts to trigger the resumption of aggression against Iran. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made the remarks during a press conference alongside his visiting Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan...
US officials: Iran planned to mine Strait of Hormuz
Kuwait Times
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July 2, 2025
WASHINGTON: The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Arabian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Zionist airstrikes on sites...
UN nuclear inspectors quit Iran after cooperation severed
Iran International
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July 4, 2025
In a statement on X, the agency said Director General Rafael Grossi had “reiterated the crucial importance” of holding talks with Iranian authorities to resume the IAEA’s “indispensable” monitoring and verification work “as soon as possible.” The...
INTERVIEW: Iran Needs Assurance of No Attack During Nuke Talks
Nippon
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July 4, 2025
Newsfrom Japan World Jul 4, 2025 17:26 (JST) Tokyo, July 4 (Jiji Press)--The Iranian ambassador to Japan has made it clear that his country will not resume nuclear talks with the United States unless it obtains an assurance of no attack during the...
Trump may arm Israel with B-2 bombers, bunker busters if Iran restarts nuclear program
The Economic Times
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July 4, 2025
A new bill called the Bunker Buster Act has been proposed in the U.S. Congress. It was introduced by Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Mike Lawler. The bill lets President Trump give B-2 stealth bombers and bunker buster bombs to Israel if Iran tries...
PM discusses regional developments with presidents of Türkiye, Iran and Uzbekistan
Pakistan Today
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July 4, 2025
PM Shehbaz, President Erdogan emphasize importance of deepening cooperation in trade, defense, energy, connectivity, and investment sectors Premier reaffirms commitment to working closely with Iran for ‘peace in region through dialogue, diplomacy’...
Pentagon Says US Strikes Set Back Iran’s Nuclear Program By 2 Years
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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July 4, 2025
The US military’s Operation Midnight Hammer in Iran has set back the regime’s nuclear program by two years. While a verified assessment of the damage inflicted on Tehran’s primary three underground nuclear-related facilities has been challenging...
joe wilson comments on international events and republican achievements
Aiken Times - South Carolina
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July 3, 2025
Joe Wilson, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing South Carolina’s 2nd district since 2001, has recently made a series of public statements on various international and national issues through his social media account.On July 2,...
Israeli army says it killed Lebanese operative linked to Iran's Quds Force
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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The Israeli army announced that it had targeted a Lebanese operative accused of plotting attacks against Israel under the direction of Iran's Quds Force. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee stated, "The operation, carried out with precise...
Adam Zivo: With Iran defeated, Israelis look for peace in Gaza
National Post
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July 4, 2025
Or Keshet, another demonstrator, found it “depressing” that no Gazan ceasefire had been signed, and believed that “political, cynical motivations” were causing the Israeli government to unnecessarily prolong the war. “You know, the Iran war took...
Explained: What Russia's Recognition Of Taliban Government Means For Afghan Diplomacy
News18
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July 4, 2025
Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 15:56 IST Sources told News18 that Russia's recognition is considered a step in the right direction for the Taliban regime but short of full international legitimacy. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, right, and...
LETTER: Force was necessary to end Iran nuclear threat
The Mercury - Pennsylvania
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July 4, 2025
Although Iran is a Muslim nation and in the Middle East, the people of Iran are not Arab. They are Persian. They are not Semitic. They are actually related to European stock. The Iranian people want to have personal freedoms and liberties, but the...
IRGC spokesman: Iran ready for crushing response if attacked again
Iran Front Page
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July 4, 2025
Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini underlined that Iran holds no red lines when it comes to defending its sovereignty. Naeini made those comments during an interview with Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen news channel. He further spoke about the recent...
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Has a US B-2 bomber gone missing during Iran nuclear airstrikes?
Firstpost
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July 4, 2025
Much about the US’ bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities has been kept hush-hush. While the US had claimed that Operation Midnight Hammer was a success, there now seems to be a cloud over the entire mission with reports that one of the B-2 bombers...
Israeli Defense Minister says army will 'ensure Iran cannot threaten' country again
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International)
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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Friday said the army had a plan to prevent Iran from threatening Israel again after the arch-foes fought a 12-day war last month. The Israeli military will prepare an "enforcement plan to ensure that Iran...