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India wary about Iran’s nuclear project: Voted against in 2005, abstained in 2024
June 23, 2025 8:05 am
This was the time when India had just started negotiating its agreement with the US on its civilian nuclear programme, and Washington was able to lean on Delhi to vote against Tehran
Iran-backed militias in Iraq ready to disarm to avert Trump wrath
April 07, 2025 11:45 am
The move to defuse tensions follows repeated warnings issued privately by U.S. officials to the Iraqi government since Trump took power in January.
'Iran will have no choice but to get nuclear weapon if attacked,' says Khamenei's adviser amid Trump's bomb threat
April 01, 2025 8:52 am
Trump on Saturday issued warnings to Iran that “there will be bombing” if it doesn’t agree to a nuclear deal, and even threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Tehran.
Iran supreme leader Khamenei rebuffs Trump threat over nuclear deal
March 31, 2025 12:24 pm
Trump reiterated his threat on Sunday that Iran would be bombed if it does not accept his offer for talks outlined in a letter sent to Iran's leadership in early March.
Iran rejects direct negotiations with US over nuclear deal amid Trump's threat of bombing Tehran
March 31, 2025 2:44 pm
President Pezeshkian said that the response of Iran via the sultanate of Oman still has the possibility of indirect negotiations with Washington.
'There will be bombing': Trump threatens Iran to 'make' nuclear deal or face consequences
March 31, 2025 8:22 am
In addition to military action, Trump also warned of imposing secondary tariffs on Iran.
Iran's supreme leader signals willingness to negotiate with US on nuclear program
August 27, 2024 6:27 pm
Khamenei reopened the possibility of negotiations with the US regarding Iran's nuclear program, declaring there is “no barrier” to engaging with Washington.
Iran threatens US Army post and top general: Report
March 22, 2021 12:28 pm
The threats are one reason the Army has been pushing for more security around Fort McNair, which sits alongside Washington's bustling newly developed Waterfront District.
US-Iran tensions rise in Iraq, as Qassem Soleimani assassination anniversary nears
December 31, 2020 1:25 pm
Iraqis fear a flare-up in sectarian tensions after Iran vowed revenge for killing military leader Qassem Soleimani in January. But some fear that factions within the Iraqi security forces could also threaten stability.
How months of miscalculation led the US and Iran to the brink of war
February 14, 2020 8:30 am
The Trump administration escalated pressure on Iran to try to negotiate over its nuclear aims. Instead, Iran fought back with violent attacks. At critical points, each country misjudged the other.
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