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How Much Damage has Israel Inflicted on Iran's Nuclear Programme?

This is Beirut, 14:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel's strikes on Iran have targeted several of its nuclear facilities, as it claims the Islamic republic is seeking to develop nuclear weapons -- an accusation Tehran denies. Experts told AFP that while the attacks have caused some damage to Iran's nuclear programme, they are unlikely to have delivered a fatal blow. Here is an update on ...

'No Indication' of Attack on Underground Section of Iranian Nuclear Site: IAEA

This is Beirut, 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Monday there was "no indication of a physical attack" on an underground section of Iran's Natanz uranium enrichment site following Israeli strikes that destroyed the plant's above-ground part. It comes after Israel last week began launching strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, alleging that that the ...

Iran Threatens to Withdraw from Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

This is Beirut, 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran is considering withdrawing from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) following an Israeli airstrike on its nuclear facilities, which Tehran has condemned as a dangerous escalation. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei said the Iranian Parliament is reviewing a draft bill that could ...

Fresh Blasts Heard in Iranian Capital

This is Beirut, 15/06 14:06 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Fresh blasts were heard on Sunday in the Iranian capital, an AFP journalist said, as Israeli attacks continued for the third day. Iranian news outlets Khabar Online and Ham Mihan reported that air defense systems over west and northwest Tehran were activated "to counter new attacks," while Shargh daily shared a video of columns of smoke ...

Donald Trump Was Right: Negotiate or Sink

Marc Saikali, 15/06 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The war between Israel and Iran isn’t some distant conflict. It’s a war on our doorstep, happening right here at home. Last night, all Lebanese looked up as missiles cut across the sky: Iranian rockets aimed at northern Israel and the interceptors trying to stop them. Barrages of fire thundered through Lebanese airspace. Jordan has closed its ...

Iran Fires Back at Israel After Onslaught Targets Nuclear Facilities

This is Beirut, 14/06 00:44 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike Friday, after an unprecedented onslaught hammered the Islamic republic's top military brass and targeted its nuclear facilities and bases. Iran said it had activated its air-defense system Friday night and explosions could be heard Friday night across Tehran, AFP reporters ...

Macron Says Israel Has 'Right to Defend Itself', Speaks to Netanyahu

This is Beirut, 13/06 19:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron, who on Friday defended Israel's right to protect itself, spoke by phone to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following a spike in diplomatic tensions, the Elysee said. The French presidency said the phone conversation took place but did not specify the content of the exchange with the Israeli ...

Iran Says It Will Continue its Nuclear Activities After Israeli Strikes

This is Beirut, 13/06 16:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Quoted by Mehr News, Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized his country's determination to maintain its nuclear program. “I can assure you that [Israeli] actions have not weakened our resolve. On the contrary, they have strengthened our resolve to pursue our inalienable rights under ...

Precision Strikes Hit Iranian Nuclear Sites: Natanz, Khondab, Arak at Zero Hour

Moncef Ait-Kaci, 13/06 14:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In the early hours of Friday, Israel launched a large-scale aerial operation against Iran, aimed at what it described as a decisive blow to Tehran’s nuclear infrastructure. The operation, codenamed “Rising Lion,” reportedly involved over a hundred coordinated strikes across Iranian territory, with a focus on key components of the nuclear ...

Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran: “Make a Deal Before There Is Nothing Left”

This is Beirut, 13/06 13:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In a striking and ominous message posted on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, declaring that the country must urgently return to the negotiating table on its nuclear program or face escalating destruction. “I gave Iran chance after chance to make a deal,” Trump wrote, criticizing Tehran for what he ...

Israel Strikes Over 100 Targets in Iran; Three Senior Iranian Commanders Killed

This is Beirut, 13/06 08:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli military has announced that more than 100 targets across Iran were struck overnight in a large-scale air operation involving over 200 fighter jets. According to the Israeli army, the operation successfully eliminated three senior leaders of the Iranian military and security establishment. The army named the high-ranking figures ...

Iran Defies US on Enrichment Ahead of Nuclear Talks

This is Beirut, 12/06 18:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Iran on Thursday vowed to significantly increase its output of enriched uranium in defiance of US demands ahead of a round of nuclear talks overshadowed by fears of an imminent Israeli attack. The announcement came after the UN nuclear watchdog—the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—accused Iran of non-compliance with its obligations, ...

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