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Iran-Israel nuclear war nothing but wrangle
Iran’s nuclear doctrine has constantly underscored no plans to attain nuclear weapons, although the west has always been concerned of the contrary. Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rekindled concerns over the country's nuclear ambitions. His statements underscored that if Iran's existence is perceived to be under threat by Israel, Iran will change its nuclear doctrine.
What drives China to purchase oil from Iran despite sanctions?
China has also backed Iran's endeavours to restore the 2015 nuclear agreement. In 2018, the US administration under then-President Donald Trump exited the deal. Despite both China and Iran facing US sanctions, they inked a 25-year agreement in March 2021, with Beijing integrating Tehran into its Belt and Road Initiative.
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for songs critical of govt
An Iranian court sentenced popular rapper Toomaj Salehi to death for singing songs critical of the government. Lawyer Amir Rasian told the Iranian media about the rapper's death sentence. However, no one from the state has spoken about this death sentence.
UN chief says Mideast 'cycle of retaliation' must stop
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "the dangerous cycle of retaliation" in the Middle East following reports of Israeli strikes against Iran.
Next attack on Israel with maximum force: Iran
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has warned that if Israel takes any action against Iran's interests, Tehran will immediately launch the next attack with maximum force.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel
Explosions echoed over an Iranian city on Friday in what sources described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran played down the incident and indicated it had no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war.
Israel launches missile strike on Iran
Israeli missiles targeted a site in Iran in response to a recent drone and missile attack launched by Iran, reportedly in retaliation against an alleged Israeli airstrike on Iranian embassy in Syria, according to a report in ABC News.
EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel
European Union leaders decided on Wednesday to step up sanctions against Iran after Tehran's missile and drone attack on Israel left world powers scrambling to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East.
US and allies plan more Iran sanctions
The US and its allies planned fresh sanctions against Iran over its unprecedented attack on Israel, seeking to dissuade Israel from a major escalation as its war cabinet was set to meet for a third time on Wednesday to decide a response.
Iran Closes Nuclear Sites Fearing Israeli Attack: IAEA Chief
Iran shut down its nuclear facilities last Sunday over “security considerations,” UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi has said, expressing concern over the “possibility” of an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.
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