Iran has said it is no longer bound by restrictions on its nuclear programme as a landmark 10-year deal between it and world powers expired, though Tehran reiterated its “commitment to diplomacy”.

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US President Donald Trump on Sunday (Oct 5) warned that he would bomb Iran again if the country restarts its nuclear programme, saying the United States “won’t wait so long this time.” Speaking at a Navy Day event at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia, Trump referenced the June 22 US airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, calling them “perfectly executed.” Trump alleged that Iran was just a month away from having a nuclear weapon when the US struck its nuclear facilities, and vowed that he would order another strike if Tehran attempts to restart its nuclear programme.

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The United Nations Security Council has voted not to permanently lift economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme, delivering a major economic blow that Tehran claims is “politically biased”.


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UN Security Council permanent members China and Russia backed Iran in rejecting a move by European countries to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran loosened a decade ago under a nuclear agreement.


Russia & China shield Iran from European sanctions

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On India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned Pakistan for heightening tensions, warning against nuclear threats. He affirmed that any misadventure by the enemy will be met with a decisive and befitting response from the Indian Armed Forces.


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On June 21, 2025, the us used B-2 bombers to strike Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. However, Iran claims key uranium was moved before the attack; experts and satellite images also suggest there might be a partial evacuation.

On June 21, 2025, the us used B-2 bombers to strike Iran’s nuclear sites at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. However, Iran claims key uranium was moved before the attack; experts and satellite images also suggest there might be a partial evacuation.

Did Iran dodge B-2 Bomber strike on its nuclear facility? Here is what we know so far..

US President Donald Trump once used the "N-word", while discussing the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan-conflict">India-Pakistan conflict</a>, calling it a "very nasty word", during his interview with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier.&nbsp;
While discussing the conflict, Trump again tried to take the credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan, which India has repeatedly denied, stressing that it was done bilaterally.&nbsp;
The US president described the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan with his odd choice of words, adding that it was getting deeper and more.&nbsp;
&ldquo;They were angry, and the next phase was probably&mdash;did you see where it was getting? It was tit-for-tat. It was getting deeper and more, I mean, more missiles. Everyone was stronger, stronger, to a point where the next ones are going to be you know what: the n-word,&rdquo; Trump said.
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<h2>What was the 'N-word'?&nbsp;</h2>
Trump continued, asking the interviewer, "You know what the n-word is, right?" To this, Baier replied, "Nuclear".&nbsp;
&ldquo;Yeah,&rdquo; Trump affirmed, as the two chuckled about it. &ldquo;Thank you for the clarification,&rdquo; Baier said.
&ldquo;I figured you&rsquo;d want to clean that up,&rdquo; continued Trump, who has been accused by his niece, his nephew, and a producer on The Apprentice of using such kind of slur.
&ldquo;No, it&rsquo;s the n-word. It&rsquo;s a very nasty word, right? In a lot of ways. The n-word used in a nuclear sense&mdash;that&rsquo;s the worst thing that can happen,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>Trump's earlier 'cry for credit'</h2>
Trump and his team have claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed.&nbsp;
Later, he also reacted to the ceasefire, saying, "It could have been a bad nuclear war."
"My administration helped India and Pakistan ceasefire. They were not going to stop. I want to thank both the leadership. It could have been a bad nuclear war. I also want to thank Rubio for this," Trump said.
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The US president described the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan with his odd choice of words, adding that it was getting deeper and more. WORLD INDIA NEWS

US President Donald Trump once used the "N-word", while discussing the India-Pakistan conflict, calling it a "very nasty word", during his interview with Fox News interviewer Bret Baier. While discussing the conflict, Trump again tried to take the credit for mediating the conflict between India and Pakistan, which India has repeatedly denied, stressing that it was done bilaterally. The US president described the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan with his odd choice of words, adding that it was getting deeper and more. “They were angry, and the next phase was probably—did you see where it was getting? It was tit-for-tat. It was getting deeper and more, I mean, more missiles. Everyone was stronger, stronger, to a point where the next ones are going to be you know what: the n-word,” Trump said. Also read: Operation Sindoor and Osama Bin Laden's killing SIMILAR? Indian VP hails 'deepest-ever cross-border strike' on Pak terror sites What was the 'N-word'? Trump continued, asking the interviewer, "You know what the n-word is, right?" To this, Baier replied, "Nuclear". “Yeah,” Trump affirmed, as the two chuckled about it. “Thank you for the clarification,” Baier said. “I figured you’d want to clean that up,” continued Trump, who has been accused by his niece, his nephew, and a producer on The Apprentice of using such kind of slur. “No, it’s the n-word. It’s a very nasty word, right? In a lot of ways. The n-word used in a nuclear sense—that’s the worst thing that can happen,” he said. Also read: F-16 in fine print: How much Pakistan paid and how much profit US made? | A brief history of US-Pakistan F-16 deals Trump's earlier 'cry for credit' Trump and his team have claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. Donald Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. Later, he also reacted to the ceasefire, saying, "It could have been a bad nuclear war." "My administration helped India and Pakistan ceasefire. They were not going to stop. I want to thank both the leadership. It could have been a bad nuclear war. I also want to thank Rubio for this," Trump said. Also read: Indian travel vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan: Who is she and what are the charges against her?

'Very nasty word'? Trump uses the 'N-word' as he again cries for credit in India-Pak conflict | Here's what he said

The IAEA has confirmed that there are no radiation leaks in Pakistan amid recent ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan.The agency stated that pakistan’s nuclear facilities remain secure and under proper monitoring.

IAEA confirms no radiation leaks in Pakistan amid recent saftey concerns

Iran has proposed a joint nuclear-enrichment venture involving regional Arab countries and American investment as a novel alternative to dismantling its nuclear program. The proposal was reportedly made during talks in Oman with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.

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For decades Pakistan has wielded the threat of nuclear retaliation as its go-to deterrent whenever conventional military pressure mounts operation Sindoor shows how India decisively hit deep inside Pakistan to destroy terror hubs. Watch in for more details!

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US President Donald Trump has reiterated his resolve for total dismantlement of Iran's nuclear program, leaving Tehran with an option to access civilian nuclear energy under strict conditions. Watch in for more details!

US President Trump seeks 'total dismantlement' of Iranian nuclear programme

#GRAVITAS | In a landmark achievement for fusion energy, ITER-- an international collaboration of more than 30 countries has completed all components to put together the world’s largest superconducting electromagnet system. Watch this video to find out more.

Global nuclear fusion project crosses major milestone

First it was trade, then it was tech, and then came the Indo-Pacific standoff and cyber snooping. The US-China-Russia rivalry that has been evolving from a contest of influence to a global turf war is now going beyond the planet. Watch in for more details!

Russia & China join hands to build lunar research station by 2035

Our world today is fraught with danger. The tensions between the West and Russia are rapidly escalating. Russia says the future of nuclear arms control with the US and others looks bleak for now, while Trump has ordered to speed up the production of new nuclear weapons. This story takes a closer look at why the risk of nuclear warfare is at its highest point in decades. Take a look.

How nuclear triads are redefining global powerplays?

Iran and the United States concluded talks over Tehran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday (Apr 12). The White House said that the US-Iran talks marked a "step forward" between the two adversaries and Tehran saying that the talks were "positive and constructive."&nbsp;Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi who was the mediator said that both sides negotiated "with the shared aim of concluding a fair and binding agreement." He also stated that the engagement between the two delegations took place "in a friendly atmosphere." Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that "neither Iran nor US want talks to 'drag on for ever'" and the next round of talks will take place on April 12.
"These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy (Steven) Witkoff's direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome," the White House said in a statement, adding the sides agreed to "meet again next Saturday."
Tehran Times reported that after more than two and a half hours of indirect negotiations, the heads of the Iranian and American delegations had a brief conversation directly, in the presence of the Omani Foreign Minister&nbsp;Badr al-Busaidi.
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I am proud to announce that today in Muscat we hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and mediated to begin a process of dialogue and negotiations with the shared aim of concluding a fair and binding agreement. I would&hellip;
&mdash; Badr Albusaidi - بدر البوسعيدي (@badralbusaidi) <a href="https://twitter.com/badralbusaidi/status/1911064536917934459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 12, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Iran's nuclear programme and its reality</h2>
Iran has two uranium mines, a research reactor and a uranium processing facility. The nuclear programme began with the support of the US in the 1950s under the Atoms for Peace program. Iran became a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1970. This subjected its nuclear activities to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections. However, after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran pursued its nuclear program and stopped cooperating with the IAEA. The Shah even approved plans to construct up to 23 nuclear power stations by 2000. In 2002, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) exposed the existence of an undisclosed uranium enrichment facility in Natanz, as per reports. In 2003, the IAEA first reported that Iran had not declared uranium enrichment activities, which may be used in developing nuclear weapons.
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The UN, US and EU imposed economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme from 2010. The repercussion of the sanctions was faced by Iranians. Foreign assets worth 100 billion USD froze, and its economy plunged into recession. After years of sanctions and negotiations, Iran and Western powers - the US, China, France, Russia, Germany and the UK &ndash; agreed to sign the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.&nbsp;
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Iran has maintained that its nuclear programme is for civilians. It has insisted that it is not developing nuclear weapons but will use them for other purposes.&nbsp;However, Iran is accused of breaking the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) that allows countries to use non-military nuclear technology but does not permit the development of nuclear weapons. The West fears that Iran can develop a nuclear weapon within six to&nbsp;18 months.
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(with inputs from agencies)

World | Iran and the United States concluded talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. The White House said that talks between the two adversaries were "positive"

Iran and the United States concluded talks over Tehran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday (Apr 12). The White House said that the US-Iran talks marked a "step forward" between the two adversaries and Tehran saying that the talks were "positive and constructive." Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi who was the mediator said that both sides negotiated "with the shared aim of concluding a fair and binding agreement." He also stated that the engagement between the two delegations took place "in a friendly atmosphere." Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that "neither Iran nor US want talks to 'drag on for ever'" and the next round of talks will take place on April 12. "These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy (Steven) Witkoff's direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome," the White House said in a statement, adding the sides agreed to "meet again next Saturday." Tehran Times reported that after more than two and a half hours of indirect negotiations, the heads of the Iranian and American delegations had a brief conversation directly, in the presence of the Omani Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi. I am proud to announce that today in Muscat we hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff and mediated to begin a process of dialogue and negotiations with the shared aim of concluding a fair and binding agreement. I would… — Badr Albusaidi - بدر البوسعيدي (@badralbusaidi) April 12, 2025 Read More | Who is Abbas Araghchi, the chief negotiator leading Iran-US nuclear talks? Iran's nuclear programme and its reality Iran has two uranium mines, a research reactor and a uranium processing facility. The nuclear programme began with the support of the US in the 1950s under the Atoms for Peace program. Iran became a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in 1970. This subjected its nuclear activities to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections. However, after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Iran pursued its nuclear program and stopped cooperating with the IAEA. The Shah even approved plans to construct up to 23 nuclear power stations by 2000. In 2002, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) exposed the existence of an undisclosed uranium enrichment facility in Natanz, as per reports. In 2003, the IAEA first reported that Iran had not declared uranium enrichment activities, which may be used in developing nuclear weapons. Read More | US-Iran talks: What is Iran's nuclear programme? Know history of Tehran's enemity with America The UN, US and EU imposed economic sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme from 2010. The repercussion of the sanctions was faced by Iranians. Foreign assets worth 100 billion USD froze, and its economy plunged into recession. After years of sanctions and negotiations, Iran and Western powers - the US, China, France, Russia, Germany and the UK – agreed to sign the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. WATCH | Why isn't Iran allowed nuclear weapons? Iran has maintained that its nuclear programme is for civilians. It has insisted that it is not developing nuclear weapons but will use them for other purposes. However, Iran is accused of breaking the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) that allows countries to use non-military nuclear technology but does not permit the development of nuclear weapons. The West fears that Iran can develop a nuclear weapon within six to 18 months. Read More | Trump says military action against Iran 'absolutely' possible (with inputs from agencies)

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#Gravitas General Anthony J. Cotton, the head of U.S. Strategic Command, has warned about Iran's advancements in nuclear and missile technology.  According to Cotton, Iran could potentially manufacture a nuclear weapon in as little as one week.

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Germany's Merz expressed interest in holding talks with France and the UK about the possibility of sharing nuclear capabilities. The proposal aims to strengthen European security and cooperation on defense matters.

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected talks with US, calling it deception. From rejecting US nuclear talks to accepting China's invitation to host nuclear talks, a lot revolves around Iran's uranium. Why is China hosting these nuclear talks?

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According to official media, North Korea has launched its first operational "tactical nuclear attack submarine" and added it to the fleet that presides over the seas between the Korean Peninsula and Japan.

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France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not "remain by our side" in the Ukraine war. Watch to know more!

France and UK pressure to expand nuclear protection

France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not "remain by our side" in the Ukraine war.

Macron pushes for a European nuclear shield without US, Putin calls it threat

Macron pushes for a European nuclear shield without US

Moscow criticized Macron's proposal to extend France's nuclear umbrella to European countries

Germany has reignited the nuclear sharing debate as Europe grapples with defense independence. While Friedrich Merz calls for greater European nuclear cooperation, France firmly rejects the idea, reaffirming full control over its nuclear deterrence. Meanwhile, Britain’s reliance on US warheads and missiles has drawn scrutiny, raising concerns over Europe’s smaller nuclear arsenal compared to global superpowers.

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The nuclear clock is ticking dangerously close to midnight as Iran has crossed a critical threshold, with enough weapons-grade material to build an arsenal that could reshape West Asia's power dynamics. Iran is on high alert, fueled by fears of an attack on its nuclear sites by the state of Israel and the United States. Watch in for more details!

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