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‘He thought the group was too big’: Trump was so paranoid about leaks, he lied to his own staff about calling off the Iran strike

Only a small group knew about the attack beforehand.

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Trump’s surreal speech on Iran shed no light on his goals

The US president couldn’t give a single coherent reason for why this aggressive war of choice must still be prosecuted

The Guardian - US

Trump Vows To Prevent Iran From Having Nuclear Weapons In Prime Time Address: 'Intolerable Threat'

President Donald Trump vowed to prevent the Iranian regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon during a prime time address on Wednesday, noting it is a promise he has been making since he announced his first presidential candidacy in 2015.

International Business Times

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'You're sick to want war': Diplomat accuses UN of preparing nuclear strike on Iran, quits role

A UN diplomat, Mohamad Safa, has resigned, alleging the organization is preparing for potential nuclear weapon use in Iran. He highlighted the devastating human cost, urging global action to prevent a catastrophe. Safa's departure follows reports of US military preparations for Iran, indicating a disconnect between operational readiness and public…

The Times of India

How do Israel and Iran’s nuclear status differ under international law?

At a time when military tensions in the Middle East have further intensified in recent weeks, in the context of operations conducted by the United States and Israel and renewed concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear programme, a recurring question has re-emerged in public debate: why does Israel possess nuclear weapons while…

The Conversation

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of…

Roll Call

Majority of Americans view US strikes on Iran as excessive; gas price fears rise: Poll

A new poll reveals a majority of Americans believe recent US military actions against Iran have gone too far, despite growing concerns over rising fuel costs. While preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a key objective, most oppose further escalation, including ground forces, as the US deploys additional troops…

The Times of India

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Iran rejects Trump peace deal and vows never to agree with US leader

Iran has dismissed claims by President Donald Trump that diplomacy is back on track, saying that its military will "never come to terms" with him. Trump reportedly offered Iran a 15-point plan to end the conflict via mediators, claiming Iran "want to make a deal so badly" and agreed to…

The Independent UK

Oil drops below $100 a barrel as Trump makes new Iran claim

Oil prices fell and stocks rose after US President Donald Trump announced he had sent a peace plan to Iran, claiming Tehran had agreed it would never obtain a nuclear weapon. Brent crude dropped by approximately 7 per cent to below $100 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near…

The Independent UK

'They are talking sense': Trump says Iran 'agreed to not have nuclear weapon'

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will “never have a nuclear weapon”, even as fighting in the region continued and Tehran publicly denied that formal negotiations are underway.

The Times of India

Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?

Israel’s avowed goal in the Middle East war is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet, the double standard associated with this is hardly sustainable in the long run.

The Conversation

Trump swears in Noem’s replacement as Secretary of Homeland Security

President Donald Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday. Mullin was approved by the Senate on Monday to replace Kristi Noem. Noem was fired following fallout from Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis, a $220 million ad campaign, allegations of…

The Independent UK

'Pete was first to speak up': Trump shifts onus of Iran war on US defence secretary; recalls exchange

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first senior official in his administration to push for military action against Iran. Speaking at a roundtable with military and law enforcement leaders on Monday, Trump described internal discussions that preceded the US decision to join strikes…

The Times of India

Phone call 48 hours before US-Israel strike: How Netanyahu convinced Trump of joint killing of Ali Khamenei

Responding to Reuters, White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly did not directly comment on the call between Trump and Netanyahu but said the operation aimed to "destroy the Iranian regime's ballistic missile and production capacity, annihilate the Iranian regime's Navy, end their ability to arm proxies, and guarantee that Iran can…

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The Conversation

The Iran war has lessons to teach us about nuclear weapons – but we risk learning the wrong ones

Nuclear “non-proliferation” – preventing the spread of nuclear weapons beyond states that already have them – has been held up as the rationale for the US-Israeli war on Iran.

International Business Times UK

'All 18 ... Agreed — Iran Had No Capacity': Resigned Intel Chief's On-Camera Admission Draws Fresh Iraq War Comparisons

Joe Kent, former head of the US National Counterterrorism Center, disclosed that all 18 American intelligence agencies agreed Iran was not pursuing nuclear weapons before the war escalated.

The Independent UK

Trump faces his most difficult Iran war decision: Will he deploy US troops to seize uranium?

President Donald Trump faces the most daunting question of the Iran war: Will he put U.S. troops on the ground to secure the enriched uranium Tehran could use to build nuclear weapons

The Independent UK

WHO officials admit they are preparing for possible nuclear weapon use in Iran

World Health Organization staff remain ‘vigiliant’ in the event of a nuclear incident

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The Times of India

'We did a good job': Trump hails US role in Iran war, says Tehran may take 10 years to rebuild

US President Trump stated that US-Israel military operations against Iran are progressing well, inflicting damage that could take a decade to rebuild. He emphasized the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. His vice resident Vance echoed concerns about regional militia threats, as US forces conducted strikes on hardened…

The Conversation

Going nuclear? Why a growing number of Washington’s allies are eyeing an alternative to US umbrella

Canadians are openly discussing the merits and risks of pursuing a nuclear weapon. Europeans are similarly considering a nuclear deterrent for the bloc. In South Korea, public support for a nuclear weapon is at its highest level on record, and even in Japan some politicians are talking about the once-taboo…

The Conversation

Iran’s nuclear materials and equipment remain a danger in an active war zone

Before launching his war on Iran, President Donald Trump said his most important goal was that Iran would “never have a nuclear weapon.” Yet it is not clear what, if anything, his administration has planned for dealing with Iran’s stock of enriched uranium that could be used to make nuclear…

The Guardian - AU

Trump’s Iran war will reinforce North Korea’s view that nuclear weapons are the only path to security

As speculation mounts that Kim Jong-un and Trump could meet this month, analysts say Pyongyang will continue to see nuclear weapons as a matter of survival

The Times of India

Nuclear stockpile to Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to send special forces to Iran

The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting…

Axios

U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

Preventing Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon is one of Trump's stated war objectives.

The Independent UK

How close is Iran to a nuclear bomb? Satellite images reveal scale of damage from US-Israeli strikes

Trump says US and Israel launched attacks on Iran to eliminate threat of it creating a nuclear weapon – after he claimed to have ‘obliterated’ its programme in June

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