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Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, insisted that his country had no intention of building a nuclear weapon and that its nuclear programme was "only peaceful". He made the comments to the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee on Tuesday, despite the International Atomic Energy Agency
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Israel's bombing of Iran has set off a chain reaction of diplomatic tensions, with the US and its allies caught in the middle. The Israeli government has claimed that the strikes were preventative, aimed at halting Iran's suspected nuclear program. However, experts believe that the real
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The Iranian government has announced plans to draft legislation to withdraw from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in response to an escalating military conflict with Israel. The move could have significant implications for regional and global security, as it would allow Iran to pursue nuclear weapons development without international oversight.
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The Israeli attack on Iran, codenamed 'Operation Rising Lion,' on June 13, 2025, has pushed the Middle East to the brink of chaos, reigniting debates about nuclear rights, international law, and the legitimacy of unilateral military action. The strike, which targeted over 100 locations across Iran, including nuclear
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As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, the international community is grappling with the prospect of Tehran's withdrawal from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). Iran's military chain-of-command has been devastated by ongoing strikes, but its strategic locations remain intact. The threat of pulling out of the
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President Masoud Pezeshkian revealed that the Iranian Parliament is actively drafting legislation to facilitate the exit from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), a dramatic shift in Tehran's nuclear policy stance. Despite the proposed withdrawal, Pezeshkian reaffirmed that Iran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, echoing the nation&
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President Trump's statement that Iran is "very close" to having a nuclear weapon has sparked confusion, given testimony from Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard that Tehran is not building one. Trump's comments come after Israel bombed Iran's nuclear and missile sites,
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Nepal and Israel, June 16 - Israel's strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities have targeted several of its underground uranium enrichment sites, including Natanz and Fordow, as well as the Isfahan nuclear site. While the attacks have caused some damage to Iran's nuclear program, experts
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Iran's nuclear program has been described as the only legitimate program under the United Nations Charter, yet it has been attacked by Israel, sparking intense diplomatic fallout. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has called on European countries, particularly the UK, France, and Germany, to condemn the
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As the protracted military campaign between Iran and Israel enters its fifth day, both sides report escalating casualties and damage. Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced that his country is on the verge of eliminating both the nuclear and missile threats posed by Iran, while Iranian officials deny
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The Iranian parliament is reportedly working towards withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) amidst escalating tensions with Israel. The move comes after a surprise attack by Israel on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Iran has denied claims of violating NPT norms, while Israel has accused Tehran of being close
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Iran's enrichment of uranium to 60% has sparked concerns over the country's potential for producing nuclear weapons. But what exactly is uranium enrichment, and why does it raise concerns? To answer this, we must delve into the world of nuclear physics and explore the differences between
