Nuclear proliferation
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has sounded the alarm over Israel's nuclear capabilities, describing the country as a rogue state that poses a significant threat to regional and global peace. According to Asif, Israel's nuclear arsenal, estimated to be around 80 to 90
Nuclear proliferation
Israel's air force swept in over Tehran, targeting military and weapons-production facilities, as residents scrambled to flee the city amidst reports of car bomb attacks and civilian casualties. The unprecedented warning from Tel Aviv told residents to leave, with all major routes jammed as panic-stricken workers fled factories.
Nuclear proliferation
U.S. officials disclosed that President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to worsen. The revelation came as world leaders gathered in Calgary, Canada, for a G7 summit, where the Middle East
Nuclear proliferation
Iran's National Security Council member and senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) general Mohsen Rezaei has made a contentious claim that Pakistan has pledged to retaliate with nuclear weapons against Israel if Iran is struck with one. This assertion comes amidst soaring tensions in the region following Israel&
Nuclear proliferation
A debate about Iran's nuclear ambitions has long been a contentious issue in international politics, with experts citing the country's ability to enrich uranium as a significant concern. According to Saeid Golkar of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Iran possesses about 500kg of 60%
Iranian foreign relations
Israel faces an "immediate existential threat" from Iran, with a senior Israeli Defense Forces official warning that operations against Iran would continue until that threat was removed. The claims point to a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations, with Israel asserting that Iran has enough enriched
Iranian foreign relations
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of a new conflict, the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has dealt a significant blow to diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran. On Friday, Israel unleashed a wave of air strikes against over 100 targets in Iran, including nuclear facilities, ballistic
Iranian foreign relations
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have expressed concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons. The situation has reached a boiling point after Israel struck targets in Tehran, prompting Iran's retaliation with
Iranian foreign relations
As Iran's nuclear ambitions intensify, US President Donald Trump's allegiances are being tested. On one hand, he sees Vladimir Putin as a model leader, while on the other hand, he is drawn to Benjamin Netanyahu's tough-guy image. The United Nations' International Atomic Energy
Nuclear facilities
Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated following Israel's air campaign against Iran's nuclear program, which has killed several high-ranking Iranian officials and scientists. The Israeli operation comes against the backdrop of stalled nuclear talks between the United States and Iran, with the US distancing itself
Nuclear facilities
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) launched a preemptive, precise, and combined offensive against Iran's nuclear program and military infrastructure. The strikes mark one of the most significant direct military confrontations between Israel and Iran in years. Israel has accused Iran
Nuclear facilities
The UK has said it will take "every diplomatic step" to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons after Israeli strikes on the country's nuclear facilities. This could include reinstating sanctions lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran by triggering the "snap back" mechanism.
