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US attacks on Iran: what we know so far

US attacks on Iran: what we know so far

US President Donald Trump announced US forces had attacked Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, ramping up the biggest Mideast flare-up among major powers in over twenty years.

Taliban weighs IRGC, al-Qaeda escape as Iran refugee intake looms

Taliban weighs IRGC, al-Qaeda escape as Iran refugee intake looms

The Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) held a high-level internal session on the possible escape of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and al-Qaeda members into Afghanistan, alongside a potential wave of Iranian refugees, Afghanistan International has learned.

Israel and Iran at war, Day 5: what we know so far

Israel and Iran at war, Day 5: what we know so far

Israel stepped up attacks on Iran as the war entered its fifth day on Wednesday morning, while US President Donald Trump demanded Tehran unconditionally surrender and moved US jets and ships to the region.

Trump says his confidence fading in Iran nuclear deal

Trump says his confidence fading in Iran nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said he is growing increasingly doubtful that Iran will agree to halt uranium enrichment as part of a renewed nuclear deal with Washington, while reaffirming his commitment to preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Iran to submit counterproposal to US via Oman soon

Iran to submit counterproposal to US via Oman soon

Iran will present a “reasonable, logical, and balanced” counter-proposal to the United States through Oman, Tehran’s foreign ministry said on Monday, urging the US to seize the opportunity to engage seriously with Tehran.

Iran condemns 'racist' US travel ban

Iran condemns 'racist' US travel ban

Iran on Saturday condemned a US decision to bar citizens from 12 countries, including Iran, from entering the United States, calling it a “racist and discriminatory measure” that violates international law.