WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – The United States sees evidence that Iran is trying to rebuild its nuclear program after U.S.-led strikes against Iranian nuclear sites in June, Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday.
“The principle is very…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Donald Trump’s Iran claims explained: Nukes, missiles, fact
US President Donald Trump briefly laid out a case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress, saying he would not allow what he called the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to obtain a nuclear weapon.Trump…
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Explainer-After Trump remarks, what is status of Iran’s weapons programs?
By David Brunnstrom
WASHINGTON, Feb 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump briefly laid out a case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress, saying he would not allow what he called the world’s biggest sponsor…
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US demands Iran nuclear deal with no sunset clause
The Trump administration is demanding that Iran agree to a nuclear deal that would remain in effect indefinitely, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff told a recent private meeting of donors, according to a Wednesday Axios report. Witkoff reportedly…
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Harry and Meghan meet Syrian refugees, Palestinian children in Jordan
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived on Wednesday in Jordan, where they met with Syrian refugees at the Zaatari camp and Palestinian children evacuated from the Gaza Strip.
King Charles III’s younger son and his wife “met young refugees… and…
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Kuwait amends citizenship law amid revocation spree: What to know
Kuwait has stripped around 50,000 people of their citizenship over alleged forgery and security concerns, with observers alleging the government is silencing critics.
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In the Knesset, Modi says India stands firmly with Israel ‘in this moment and beyond’
In a clear message to the region emphasizing the strength of their alliance, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged on Wednesday to work in lockstep to confront Islamist terrorism, with the Indian…
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Saudi plans oil output hike amid fears of Iran-US war supply shock: Report
Ahead of the conflict between Israel and Iran in June 2025, Saudi Arabia adopted a similar strategy, producing roughly 9.7 million barrels of oil a day.
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Iran to meet US in Geneva for talks as tension grows
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to meet US President Donald Trump’s envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, in Geneva on Thursday for what has been described as a “decisive” meeting.The talks are expected to determine…
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Witkoff says any Iran nuclear deal should last indefinitely, Axios reports
Feb 25 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff told a private gathering on Tuesday that the administration is demanding any nuclear deal with Iran should remain in effect indefinitely, Axios reported on Wednesday,…
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