3 d. ago US strikes set back Iran’s nuclear programme by up to two years, says pentagon

The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday that recent US airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran’s nuclear programme, setting it back by as much as two years. The strikes, carried out on June 22, targeted three key nuclear facilities using powerful bunker-buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said intelligence assessments within the Department of […]

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4 d. ago US strike causes major damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, says FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has confirmed that the US bombing of the Fordow nuclear site caused “serious and heavy” damage to the facility. Speaking in an interview with CBS News, Araqchi stated that the extent of the destruction is still under evaluation by Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation. While the full picture remains unclear, Araqchi […]

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5 d. ago White house rejects claim of minor damage to Iran’s nuclear sites

The White House has rejected a report by The Washington Post that claimed limited damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities. The report said recent U.S. strikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months. It was based on secret talks between top Iranian officials, which were recorded by U.S. intelligence. The paper suggested the damage […]

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9 d. ago Pentagon chief supports Trump’s claim of success in Iran nuclear strikes

WASHINGTON – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly defended the American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, backing President Donald Trump’s claims that the operation was a major success. He criticized media reports that questioned the impact of the strikes. Last weekend, US B-2 bombers dropped massive bunker-buster bombs on two Iranian nuclear facilities, while a […]

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9 d. ago Iran rejects new US nuclear talks, downplays impact of strikes

TEHRAN – Iran denied on Thursday any plans to resume nuclear talks with the United States following a 12-day war with Israel. Iranian officials also dismissed claims about severe damage caused by recent US strikes on their nuclear sites. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called speculation about new negotiations “unfounded” and said Tehran has no […]

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1 week ago Iran’s nuclear program crippled by US strikes, says CIA amid conflicting reports

Iran’s nuclear program has suffered severe damage following recent US airstrikes, according to CIA Director John Ratcliffe. He revealed that newly gathered intelligence from a trusted source confirms the destruction of major facilities, including Natanz, Fordow, and Esfahan. Ratcliffe stated that rebuilding the infrastructure would take several years, significantly delaying Iran’s nuclear capabilities. However, the […]

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1 week ago Trump declares ‘victory for all’ despite doubts over US strikes

United States President Donald Trump has declared a “victory for everybody” as the ceasefire that ended 12 days of fighting between Iran and Israel continues to hold, despite uncertainty over the effectiveness of US strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Trump, speaking in The Hague where he attended a NATO summit on Wednesday, said his decision […]

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1 week ago Trump hints at future strikes if Iran rebuilds nuclear program

DUBAI/HAGUE – U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America could launch further strikes if Iran attempts to rebuild its nuclear enrichment program. He made the remarks during a NATO summit, emphasizing that although intelligence reports on recent attacks were unclear, the impact may have been severe. “The intelligence was very inconclusive It could’ve been […]

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1 week ago Iran assures Qatar: ‘Our attack targeted only U.S. base, not you’

Iran defends its missile strike on a U.S. airbase in Qatar, claiming it posed no threat to Qatar or its people. The Supreme National Security Council of Iran released an official statement. It stated the attack was a direct response to U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. Iran emphasized that the strike specifically targeted the […]

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1 week ago Iran grants military free hand to retaliate after US strikes on nuclear sites

Iran’s top military official, Major General Abdulrahim Mousavi, announced that the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have given Iran’s armed forces full authority to launch retaliatory actions. The strikes targeted three key nuclear sites in northern and central Iran, escalating tensions between the two countries. Mousavi warned that the US must recognize it […]

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1 week ago IAEA chief warns of unimaginable consequences from military strikes on nuclear sites

Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, issued a stern warning on Monday, stating that military attacks on nuclear facilities must be avoided at all costs. Speaking at the IAEA Board of Governors meeting, Grossi emphasized that such strikes could lead to radiation leaks that would not remain confined to national […]

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1 week ago Lawmakers urge restraint as Trump faces backlash over Iran strikes

A growing number of U.S. lawmakers from both parties are calling for Congress to limit President Donald Trump’s military powers after his recent strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The attacks have sparked fears of another prolonged conflict in the Middle East. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine plans to push for a Senate vote this week, urging […]

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1 week ago Bilawal slams US attack on Iran, urges dialogue and regional peace

ISLAMABAD – Former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari strongly condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to regional peace. Speaking in the National Assembly, Bilawal criticized Israel’s role in provoking the attack and warned of the dangerous consequences of escalating tensions in the […]

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1 week ago China says US attack on Iran damages credibility, calls for ceasefire

HONG KONG – China condemned the recent US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying it has damaged Washington’s credibility and raised fears the conflict could spiral out of control. The comments followed a UN Security Council meeting on Sunday. China’s UN Ambassador Fu Cong urged all parties to avoid using force and to prevent further […]

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1 week ago Operation Midnight Hammer: US joins Israel in attacking Iran, strikes 3 nuclear sites

US President Donald Trump said US air strikes on Sunday “totally obliterated” Iran’s main nuclear sites, as Washington joined Israel’s war with Tehran in a flashpoint moment for the Middle East. Condemning the US attacks as a violation of international law, Iran said it was “resolved to defend Iran’s territory, sovereignty, security and people by […]

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1 week ago PTI slams US strikes, seeks urgent APC to craft clear, unified national policy

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Sunday vehemently denounced the US strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities and urged the government to immediately convene an All Parties Conference (APC) to thoroughly deliberate on the rapidly deteriorating regional situation and formulate a consensus-based and clear-cut policy on belligerent US-Israeli attack, pushing the entire region to the brink […]

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1 week ago US says Iran strikes aimed at nuclear sites, not regime change: Pentagon chief

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States carried out powerful airstrikes on Iran’s suspected nuclear facilities, but the Pentagon insists the operation was not about removing the Iranian government. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on Sunday that the mission focused solely on damaging Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. He emphasized that the strikes were carefully planned over […]

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2 w. ago No radiation leak detected after U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites: IAEA

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Sunday that there was no increase in radiation levels following U.S. airstrikes on three of Iran’s key nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. In a short statement released on social media, the IAEA said radiation levels outside the targeted locations remain within safe limits. “As of now, no […]

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2 w. ago Iran vows to defend itself after ‘outrageous’ U.S. strikes on nuclear sites

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi declared on Sunday that the country reserves “all options” in response to what he called outrageous U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Araqchi warned that the attacks would carry “everlasting consequences” and accused the United States of crossing a dangerous line. The U.S. joined Israel […]

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2 w. ago Iran’s Isfahan centrifuge site struck amid Israel’s bombing campaign, says IAEA

The UN nuclear agency confirmed on Saturday that a centrifuge manufacturing workshop at Iran’s Isfahan nuclear site had been hit, in the latest strike amid Israel’s bombing campaign. “A centrifuge manufacturing workshop has been hit in Esfahan, the third such facility that has been targeted in Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear-related sites over the past […]

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