US President Donald Trump said US military assets would remain deployed in and around Iran until it complies with what he described as a “real agreement”, warning of a stronger response if terms are not met.

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Despite its low ranking, Iran’s arms exports recorded a 395 per cent increase compared to the previous five-year period. 

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A confidential IAEA report has revealed that Iran stored a portion of its uranium enriched up to 60 per cent in an underground facility at its Isfahan nuclear site, marking the first time the agency has specified the location of such highly enriched material.

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 The measures follow heightened warnings from Washington and come amid nearly stalled diplomatic efforts over Tehran’s nuclear programme.

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Satelllite images also show that Iran has buried tunnel entrances at a nuclear site that had been bombed by the US during the 12-day  Israel-Iran war in June last year, fortified tunnel entrances near another, and has repaired missile bases struck in the conflict.

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Lindsey Graham signalled a possible US decision on Iran within weeks as nuclear talks continue in Geneva. While Washington weighs diplomacy and military options, Tehran has responded with warnings and drills, raising fears of escalation and potential regime change tensions.

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Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran ahead of crucial Geneva talks, claiming US strikes already crippled Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and hinting at “consequences” if negotiations fail. Will diplomacy work this time, or is escalation coming? Scroll down to read more.


Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also said the meeting was due to be held in Muscat. Earlier officials had said that the meeting would likely happen in Turkey.

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Iranian officials speaking of the possibility of shutting down nuclear program to ease tensions with US is in stark contrast with Tehrans continued stand of not halting uranium enrichment in any deal with Washington.

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Iran has always been rigid about not holding any discussions on its defence capabilities, especially its nuclear programme.



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Iran declared it no longer bound by the 2015 nuclear deal as it expired on Oct 18. The pact had already weakened after the US withdrew in 2018. Iran reaffirmed its diplomatic stance but blamed Western actions for failed talks and renewed UN sanctions. 

'No longer bound by restrictions on nuclear programme': Iran

United Nations sanctions on Iran have been reinstated after European powers triggered the snapback mechanism, citing Tehran’s nuclear breaches and lack of cooperation with IAEA inspectors. Iran rejected the measures as unfair and illegal.

'Unfair, unjust, and illegal': Iran slams UN sanctions after Europe triggers snapback

Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear industry company, earlier said on Wednesday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding on the construction of small nuclear power plants in Iran.

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In a statement, the Russian foreign ministry said that it has repeatedly highlighted the “illegal nature” of actions of the European powers participating in Iran’s nuclear deal.

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Iran warned it will respond more decisively if attacked again by the US or Israel, following strikes on nuclear sites and threats from President Trump to eliminate Iran’s nuclear program.

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US President Donald Trump said in a press briefing in Scotland that if Iran restarts its nuclear programme, America will wipe it out faster than one can wave their finger at it. 

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The Iranian minister said that two years ago, Netanyahu pledged his victory in Gaza - but in the end, he faced arrest warrant for war crimes, and there were 200,000 new Hamas recruits.  

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The foreign minister insisted that any new nuclear deal must respect its right under the Non-Proliferation Treaty to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

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The remarks came days after the 12-day Israel-Iran war, which was later joined by the US targeting nuclear sites of the Islamic Republic.



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Referring to the reports about Air Force One, en route to New Jersey, Trump said the Tehran nuclear programme had been set back permanently after the Israel-Iran war, but the Islamic Republic could start it at a different location.



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Nearly 10 days after striking Iran’s nuclear facilities, the Pentagon said it has degraded Tehran’s nuclear programme by up to two years. It suggests that the US military operation conducted in Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan was successful and the goals were achieved. 

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian promulgated the law suspending cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency days after US struck three nuclear facilities in Iran namely Esfahan, Fordow, and Natanz

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This came amid the controversy over the nuclear programme of the Islamic Republic after the 12-day war with Israel, which was later joined by America.

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While Iran has voiced openness to exporting its stockpile, there are growing concerns over the location of a large quantity of enriched uranium.

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