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International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi speaks during a press conference with Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Mohammad Eslami, in Tehran, Iran.
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U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday as part of a trip to Iran, coinciding with an anticipated diplomatic initiative from Europe regarding Tehran’s nuclear activities prior to Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. During this visit, Iran’s foreign minister informed International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi that Tehran is open … Continue reading U.N. nuclear watchdog conducted a visit to two Iranian nuclear facilities

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Netanyahu informed the U.S. that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations

Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have informed the United States that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations, avoiding oil and nuclear sites, as per a source familiar with the talks. President Joe Biden, who has publicly expressed his disapproval of targeting Tehran’s nuclear and oil infrastructure, engaged in a confidential phone conversation with Netanyahu last week to discuss … Continue reading Netanyahu informed the U.S. that any military response to Iran will focus solely on military installations

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The Osirak research reactor site in Iraq after it was bombed by Israel in 1981.
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An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear installations may have unintended consequences

Since Iran‘s missile strike on Israel on October 1, which was a reaction to the assassinations of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, there has been considerable speculation regarding Israel’s potential retaliation. Some analysts propose that Israel might target Iranian oil facilities, while others suggest strikes on its nuclear sites. The Biden administration appears to be against both … Continue reading An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear installations may have unintended consequences

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A machinery clears rubble at a site of an Israeli strike, amid ongoing hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, in Beirut, Lebanon.
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U.S. officials believe there are no signs that Israel plans to target Iran’s nuclear facilities

U.S. officials have indicated that Israel has focused its potential response to Iran’s recent attack on military and energy infrastructure, as reported by NBC on Saturday. The situation in the Middle East remains tense, with heightened concerns over further escalation amid ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza. Israel has consistently stated its intention to retaliate against Iran’s missile strikes … Continue reading U.S. officials believe there are no signs that Israel plans to target Iran’s nuclear facilities

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A projectile is seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Israel has not provided guarantees that it will refrain from targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, says State Department official

Israel has not provided the Biden administration with guarantees that it will refrain from targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to the Iranian ballistic missile strikes that occurred earlier this week, a senior official from the US State Department informed CNN on Friday. The official remarked that it is “really hard to tell” whether Israel will choose to retaliate on the anniversary of the Hamas … Continue reading Israel has not provided guarantees that it will refrain from targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, says State Department official

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A projectile is seen in the sky after Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel, as seen from Tel Aviv, Israel.
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Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

Israel has vowed to retaliate following Iran‘s missile attack on Tuesday, which involved over 180 ballistic missiles and was largely intercepted by Israel’s air defense systems. Here are some potential responses Israel, with U.S. support, might consider. TARGET IRAN’S MILITARY BASES Analysts suggest that Israel is likely to respond by striking Iranian military bases, particularly those involved in the production of ballistic missiles similar to … Continue reading Some potential responses Israel might consider to attack Iran

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