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Iran is also preparing to defend its territory. The Islamic Republic has put its defense systems around its nuclear sites on high alert. Reports suggest the new measures are in response to growing concerns of potential joint military action by Israel and the U.S.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (Feb 25) ruled out the possibility of direct talks with the United States on the nuclear issue.&nbsp;
Araghchi was addressing a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart.
"There will be no possibility of direct talks between us and the United States on the nuclear issue as long as the maximum pressure is applied in this way," the Iranian foreign minister said, referring to US President Donald Trump's hardline approach to Tehran.&nbsp;
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<h2>Iran on 'high alert' amid fears of attacks on nuclear sites&nbsp;</h2>
Earlier in the day, Iran put the defence systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an attack by Israel and the US, the Telegraph reported.&nbsp;
Iran has been strengthening defences around key nuclear and missile sites, according to two high-level government sources. Moreover, it has deployed additional air defence system launchers.
The officials stated that the measures are in response to growing concerns about potential joint military action by Israel and the US.&nbsp;
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Iran revealed a new ballistic missile earlier this month, that it said was capable of travelling 1,700 kilometres.
Iran's missiles, including this newest design, are capable of reaching its arch-foe Israel, which it targeted twice last year as the Gaza war spilled over.
"The development of defence capabilities and space technologies... aims to ensure that no country dares to attack Iranian territory," President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised address.
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As reported by CNN this month, US intelligence agencies have warned both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel will likely attempt to strike facilities key to Iran's nuclear program this year.
"I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of it," Trump said in an interview with the New York Post.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Earlier in the day, Iran put its defence systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an attack by Israel and the US, the Telegraph reported.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday (Feb 25) ruled out the possibility of direct talks with the United States on the nuclear issue. Araghchi was addressing a joint press conference with his visiting Russian counterpart. "There will be no possibility of direct talks between us and the United States on the nuclear issue as long as the maximum pressure is applied in this way," the Iranian foreign minister said, referring to US President Donald Trump's hardline approach to Tehran. Also read: Is Iran ready to move its capital? Makran region eyed as potential new hub Iran on 'high alert' amid fears of attacks on nuclear sites Earlier in the day, Iran put the defence systems around its nuclear sites on high alert amid fears of an attack by Israel and the US, the Telegraph reported. Iran has been strengthening defences around key nuclear and missile sites, according to two high-level government sources. Moreover, it has deployed additional air defence system launchers. The officials stated that the measures are in response to growing concerns about potential joint military action by Israel and the US. Also read: 'Israel can't do a thing': Tehran slams Netanyahu for vowing to 'finish the job' against Iran with Trump's help Iran revealed a new ballistic missile earlier this month, that it said was capable of travelling 1,700 kilometres. Iran's missiles, including this newest design, are capable of reaching its arch-foe Israel, which it targeted twice last year as the Gaza war spilled over. "The development of defence capabilities and space technologies... aims to ensure that no country dares to attack Iranian territory," President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a televised address. Also read: ‘There can never be nuclear Iran’: Netanyahu, Rubio discuss Hamas, Trump’s Gaza plan, and Tehran’s ‘aggression’ As reported by CNN this month, US intelligence agencies have warned both the Biden and Trump administrations that Israel will likely attempt to strike facilities key to Iran's nuclear program this year. "I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of it," Trump said in an interview with the New York Post. Also read: Iran says will rebuild nuclear facilities if attacked (With inputs from agencies)

'No possibility of direct talks': Iran on 'high alert' amid fears of attacks on nuclear sites by US, Israel

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US President Donald Trump has removed the iconic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office and replaced it with the C&amp;O desk, previously used by George HW Bush. Trump stated that the Resolute Desk, which has been used by almost every US president since 1880, is undergoing a light refurbishment. &nbsp;
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<h2>Trump&rsquo;s explanation for the change</h2>
Trump shared on Truth Social that presidents can choose from seven desks, and he selected the C&amp;O Desk as a temporary replacement. The C&amp;O Desk, originally built for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway executives, was donated to the White House in 1987. &nbsp;
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<h2>Elon Musk&rsquo;s son and the viral incident</h2>
The decision to remove the desk came days after Elon Musk visited the Oval Office with his 4-year-old son, X &AElig; A-12. During a live Q&amp;A session, the child was seen picking his nose and rubbing the desk, an incident that quickly went viral. Trump, known for his germophobia, did not directly cite this as the reason for the desk&rsquo;s removal but emphasised the need for refurbishment. &nbsp;
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<h2>Significance of the resolute desk&nbsp;</h2>
The Resolute Desk was crafted from the British exploration ship HMS Resolute and gifted to the US by Queen Victoria in 1880. It has been a symbol of the presidency and a practical workspace for leaders, including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World| Trump shared on Truth Social that presidents can choose from seven desks, and he selected the C&O Desk as a temporary replacement. The C&O Desk, originally built for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway executives, was donated to the White House in 1987.

US President Donald Trump has removed the iconic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office and replaced it with the C&O desk, previously used by George HW Bush. Trump stated that the Resolute Desk, which has been used by almost every US president since 1880, is undergoing a light refurbishment. Also read | What the 'puck'? Trudeau, in an apparent dig at Trump, celebrates Canada's 3-2 win over US, says 'You can’t take our country' Trump’s explanation for the change Trump shared on Truth Social that presidents can choose from seven desks, and he selected the C&O Desk as a temporary replacement. The C&O Desk, originally built for Chesapeake and Ohio Railway executives, was donated to the White House in 1987. Also read | 'I was deserving!' Angela Bassett on her viral face reaction when she lost Oscar to Jamie Lee Curtis Elon Musk’s son and the viral incident The decision to remove the desk came days after Elon Musk visited the Oval Office with his 4-year-old son, X Æ A-12. During a live Q&A session, the child was seen picking his nose and rubbing the desk, an incident that quickly went viral. Trump, known for his germophobia, did not directly cite this as the reason for the desk’s removal but emphasised the need for refurbishment. Also read | Hamas murdered young hostages? Israel claims 'terrorists' killed 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands' Significance of the resolute desk The Resolute Desk was crafted from the British exploration ship HMS Resolute and gifted to the US by Queen Victoria in 1880. It has been a symbol of the presidency and a practical workspace for leaders, including John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden. Also read | '$21 mn going to my friend PM Modi for voter turnout’ Trump’s third swipe on USAID (With inputs from agencies)

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