Iranian foreign relations
Recent satellite imagery released by Maxar Technologies has cast doubt on the effectiveness of the US military strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, specifically at the Fordow nuclear fuel enrichment site. The images, acquired on Sunday, directly challenge the Trump administration's assertion of a complete shutdown. Despite
Iranian foreign relations
The recent US air strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have set off a chain reaction of devastating consequences for the non-proliferation regime and global security. Despite the Trump administration's claims that the strikes have made the world safer, the evidence suggests otherwise. The Iranian nuclear programme,
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As the global landscape continues to undergo significant changes, nations are re-evaluating their defence strategies to ensure national security and stability. In response to the evolving threats, the UK has announced plans to acquire 12 new F-35A fighter jets capable of transporting nuclear bombs. The development comes as the US
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Tensions have been high between the US, Israel, and Iran following a 12-day conflict that began with an Israeli attack and culminated in US strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites. The extent of the damage to Tehran's nuclear program has been a subject of debate, with President Donald
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Iran's nuclear program likely can be resumed within a few months despite recent damage to nuclear facilities by United States and Israel airstrikes, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog chief said. Rafael Grossi, the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warned that the damage to the
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has assessed that Iran's nuclear program is still capable of producing enriched uranium, despite recent US and Israeli strikes on several of its nuclear facilities. According to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Iran could start enriching uranium again in a matter of
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The Democratic Party's shift towards left-wing populism, led by figures like Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, is causing widespread concern among party leaders. Their "Fighting Oligarchy Tour," aimed at taking on corporations and wealthy interests, is seen as alienating mainstream American voters. A recent
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According to a closed-door briefing to lawmakers, the US military chose not to deploy its Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker-buster bombs against Iran's highly fortified Isfahan nuclear site during last weekend's strikes. This decision was made due to the site's depth, which would have
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The Senate witnessed a closed-door session on Thursday, as senior Trump administration officials briefed lawmakers on the military strike against Iran's nuclear facilities. Democrats emerged from the classified briefing with concerns over the operation's success, expressing doubts about President Trump's claims that the strike
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President Trump's decision to attack Iran's nuclear facilities after earlier opposing military action has Chinese leaders questioning what he might risk for Taiwan. This move introduces a new complication for Beijing, which is already trying to fathom how Trump will handle conflict over Taiwan. Chinese officials
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Top Pentagon officials revealed new details Thursday about the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities, describing the operations as intricate and with little margin for error. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine outlined the scenario, stating that the operation, code-named "Operation Midnight Hammer,
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China and Russia, along with their allies Iran and North Korea, have formed a strategic partnership to challenge the US-led international order. However, recent Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have exposed the limits of their alliance. Despite calls for a ceasefire and de-escalation, Beijing and Moscow have
