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270 articles about 150 events for “Iran Nuclear War Threats”.
“Qatar said Tuesday it saw hope for an interim deal as mediators continue to exchange proposals, despite fresh US strikes and threats to shipping through Hormuz continue to complicate efforts to end the Iran war.”
“US President Donald Trump signaled progress on Tuesday in talks with Iran to avoid a return to war, as Tehran reported “intensive” exchanges while offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions.”
“Mr Vance’s letter has reportedly asked for guarantees regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.”
“Trump's Iran threat renews Gulf fears of a war it didn't choose MANAMA, Nov 2 - US President Donald Trump’s threat to strike Iran again confronts America’s Gulf allies with a stark prospect: another war decided in Washington in which the US bases built to…”
“A fresh volley of threats by the American leader in recent days have helped to cement concerns he is readying to resume his war, which would plunge the Middle East back into chaos.”
“The cost of fighting the Iran war to American taxpayers has grown to $47.1 billion, according to the latest estimate the Pentagon has provided to Congress.”
“Iran warned on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to "take care" of more targets.”
“Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets.”
“Iran’s army warns that any new war with US could be ‘longer than previous conflict’ AI generated TEHRAN – Iran warned on Nov 1 that any new war with the United States could last longer than the previous conflict and that US President Donald Trump would not be…”
“The case against Hegseth is not the Iran war itself – now being blamed in many conservative quarters, including by the Vice President JD Vance, for Tuesday's drubbing – but what the President was told about it, according to one source, who described Trump…”
“Beaten at home, Trump faces stark choice on Iran: deal or escalation DUBAI, Nov 4 - US President Donald Trump went to war seeking regime change in Iran.”
“Tehran, Iran – Iranian authorities are painting the sweeping midterm election defeats for United States President Donald Trump’s Republican Party as a repudiation by the American public of the war on Iran.”
“Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that a return to war would benefit "no one", hours after reported U.S. strikes on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz.”
““Trump is reportedly planning to restart war with Iran after the election,” he said last week.”
“He said the plan Iran submitted in September to end the war remained the focus of talks, but that the proposal could be shortened and implemented in “two days”, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz and returning to talks about Iran’s nuclear programme.”
“The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington-based think tank, estimated that Khamenei’s threats were “likely part of an Iranian effort to deter the United States and Israel from striking Iran.””
““Given the threats facing the Iranian nation, it can be confidently stated that a change in the nuclear doctrine is the demand of the overwhelming majority of the heroic people of Iran,””
“Tehran, Iran – Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a strongly worded message to the Iranian armed forces, as mediators continue to try to prevent a new breakout of war between Iran and the United States.”
“Vance called for direct talks and said Iran’s nuclear programme would have to be on the table from the outset, according to US and Iranian officials quoted by the media.”
“Mr Trump had sought to ensure Iran would never gain access to nuclear weapons, but eight months on Iran has unprecedented influence over the vital Strait of Hormuz, and Trump’s popularity is waning at home ahead of the midterm elections.”
“Washington wants Iran to make nuclear concessions upfront, while Tehran is demanding immediate economic relief.”
“The Iran war and its economic fallout loomed large in the election, with Hegseth among the administration's most vocal advocates for the campaign.”
“Both leaders, who joined forces in the war against Iran, now face growing pressure at home even as the conflict they launched remains unresolved.”
“…is is especially true given that negotiations now concern not just the Iranian nuclear programme and sanctions but also the broader security arrangements emerging from the war, including control over the Strait of Hormuz and guarantees against renewed…”
“However, such a strike would send a message that the US would not allow any of Iran’s nuclear facilities to go unscathed during the war.”
“Fears the US was about to nuke Iran deepened overnight after a nuclear strike warning was broadcast by Iranian state TV.”
“And if Trump follows through on his repeated threats to destroy Iran’s infrastructure, those attacks could further devastate the Iranian economy and would likely constitute war crimes under international law.”
“The Iran war is a leading cause of high gasoline prices that are weighing on voters and Trump is under pressure to end the conflict.”
“Petrol prices have dipped amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran, but remain high ahead of the United States midterm elections, as the cost of living remains a central issue for voters.”
“Tehran, Iran – Iran’s military is warning that if all-out war breaks out again with the United States and Israel, it will be longer and more costly than their rivals expect.”
“Paul Weldon from The Panic Room Company says he has been inundated by enquiries for secure rooms and bunkers since events such as the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and no longer just by the super-rich.”
“Former Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson has warned that Donald Trump may be days away from launching a nuclear strike on Iran to destroy its Pickaxe mountain lair US President Donald Trump speaks at a midterm campaign rally at Five Flags Center in Dubuque,…”
“The fake alerts began on Sunday night, warning Ukrainians abour radiation and chemical threats.”
“… had, somebody who's an authoritarian, does not believe in the Constitution or the rule of law, who wants to give massive tax breaks to billionaires, throw 15 million people off their health care, that they had started an illegal, unconstitutional war in…”
“Security officials have previously warned that cyberattacks have equated to financial support for North Korea's military and nuclear-weapons program.”
“Since US President Donald Trump launched the war in Iran, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings regarding "ongoing Iranian-affiliated cyber targeting".”
“Three months earlier, amid Trump’s war with Iran and his threats to withdraw from Nato, Starmer said Europe represented a “partnership for a dangerous world we must navigate together”.”
“…counsellor to the president on the Middle East, in remarks in Doha last week highlighted these threads, admitting the war on Iran launched by his president and Israel in late February had brought unexpected consequences, turning “camp fires into forest…”
“Qatari mediators return to Tehran amid threats of renewed U.S. strikes Diplomatic efforts to prevent another major escalation in the U.S.-Iran war are continuing alongside mounting military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Yet on the same day, The Washington Post reported that Vice President JD Vance had offered to meet Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in person to negotiate an end to the war.”
“The ominous comment refers to the fuel crisis and skyrocketing prices sparked by Donald Trump's war against Iran, which has seen the waterway being blockaded.”
“DIA warns that a nuclear detonation in space would leave behind radiation belts that "could persist for years" and damage satellites that initially survived or were only temporarily disrupted.”
“…resident Donald Trump has suggested unilaterally ending the Iran war absent a nuclear deal or the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; threatened to bomb Oman, which had been mediating talks; vowed “economic D-Day” on Iran’s trading partners; declared he would…”
“Over the course of the interview, Trump discussed a wide range of issues, including the war with Iran, the artificial intelligence boom, the Federal Reserve, the Supreme Court, and his outlook for the midterms.”
“Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief, Tehran says ready for talks Sept 29 - US President Donald Trump said he has offered Iran nothing to end the war, rejecting media reports that cited US officials saying he was willing to ease sanctions and release…”
“Rubio warns Iran with nuclear weapon would ‘blackmail the world’ US secretary of state Marco Rubio said the Strait of Hormuz remains largely open, with oil flows close to pre-war levels apart from Iranian oil, but warned that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose…”
“Nuclear weapons have not been used in war since.”
“Growing polarisation on every major issue, wars by global superpowers in violation of the UN charter, nuclear threats and the imposition of unilateral and illegitimate sanctions have weakened the UN, which at 81 seems overweight, weak and unrepresentative of…”
“The US and Israel started the war against Iran in late February, with the stated aim being to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.”
“The war with Iran "is going to end immediately after the [US midterm] election because they can't hold out any longer,"”
“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - Several U.S. fighter jets at a Jordanian military base on Wednesday, sources tell CBS News.”
“Iran warned on Monday that it could target U.S. oil and gas interests in the Gulf if the U.S. launches any new attacks on its assets.”
“He was talking about how a temporary rise in gas prices was “a small price to pay” for stopping Iran from developing nuclear missiles that could annihilate the cities of our allies in Europe and the Middle East, and might one day even strike American cities.”
““He was clearly stating U.S. cities would have been threatened if a nuclear Iran hadn’t been stopped.”
“On Monday night in Grand Island, Nebraska, defending the price Americans are paying for his war with Iran, President Donald Trump bragged to a cheering crowd: “Let them take out Los Angeles.”
“Since the start of its war with Iran on Feb. 28, the Trump Administration has applied both military and economic pressure to achieve its goal of dismantling the nation’s nuclear program.”
“Over the course of the conflict so far, previous threats have included Trump saying in April that "a whole civilisation will die tonight" unless Iran agreed a deal to end the war and unblock the Strait of Hormuz.”
“Iran mocks US threat of ‘economic D-day’, says it’s an admission of defeat AI generated TEHRAN – Iran dismissed on Aug 24 Washington’s declaration of a massive economic pressure campaign, saying it disproves US claims to have dismantled Tehran’s military and…”
“He called the drills "inappropriate and hostile," while praising North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and criticising Seoul for not supporting his war against Iran.”
“…p's statement seemed to disregard North Korea's recent spate of missile tests, and Pyongyang threatening last Friday a "new level" of nuclear deterrence in response to the planned drills, which North Korean state media called "a rehearsal for an invasion…”
“Foremost among those threats is North Korea, which in recent years has advanced its missile and nuclear capabilities and developed a close security relationship with Russia.”
“"Preserving Iran's nuclear ambitions and continuous threats against Israel has intensified this fear that for a large portion of Israeli society, today's rulers in Iran have become a symbol of a historical threat," he told DW.”
“…crucial test of his political future in Tuesday's election, with voters weighing his leadership following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks, successive wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's growing international isolation, news agency Reuters…”
“Eisenkot responded Monday to Netanyahu's rhetoric about Iran posing a nuclear threat by accusing him of "relying on a campaign of fear-mongering, lies, and threats — including images of nuclear bombs in the heart of Tel Aviv."”
“Among the top U.S. goals is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, but experts say that will be difficult without removing the enriched uranium believed to be buried at sites struck by the U.S. military previously.”
“While praising the leader of nuclear-armed North Korea, he rebuked key ally Seoul for failing to help Washington fight Iran, a war Mr.”
“Last week, US Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s top priority in the war was to control increasing petrol prices, while stopping Iran’s supposed race to a nuclear weapon now comes second.”
“Regional powers are seeking a way out of the Iran war as attacks threaten shipping and energy supplies.”
“Tehran, Iran – Ministers and senior security officials from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye – the three nations that signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement – are in Tehran to discuss regional security issues amid threats of new US strikes on Iran.”
“Trump has repeatedly claimed that more expensive fuel is small price to pay for the war, which he describes as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
“Trump has repeatedly claimed that more expensive fuel is small price to pay for the war, which he describes as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.”
“The State Department has also warned of threats in travel advisories for Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.”
“Some US planners are convinced a three-day pounding could tip Iran's battered economy over the edge and force Tehran to cave on its nuclear program after nearly eight months of war.”
“SECRETARY CHRIS WRIGHT: Look, the president has – has taken a strong stand that Iran, the world's greatest terrorist regime – regime, cannot and will not have nuclear weapons.”
“WRIGHT: Look, the president has- has taken a strong stand that Iran, the world's greatest terrorist regime- regime, cannot and will not have nuclear weapons.”
“With mines cleared and confirmed Iranian attacks on shipping down to zero, oil through Strait this month hit its highest level (7.3 million barrels a day) since the war began.”
“The third string rulers — the most talented of the Iranian leadership, were eliminated in the opening strike of the war — could have accepted the loss of one part of the regime’s strength and abandoned its nuclear ambitions, but instead the retirees from the…”
“What to know about the Iran war today: - A U.K. navy agency said a tanker was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday, hours after reporting another vessel coming under attack in the .”
“What to know about the Iran war: - Iranian state media said early Sunday that 1 person was killed and 3 were injured after one of their commercial vessels was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. - Yemen's Houthis, a group backed by Iran, have in recent days…”
“There are signs of diplomacy, but the cost could be high Regional mediators have sprung into action, but a diplomatic agreement appears unlikely without some kind of breakthrough in the wider Iran war.”
“The Houthis perceive Saudi Arabia as "more vulnerable" due to the Iran war, she said.”
“The goals of the operation, Trump said, were to destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions, its naval capabilities and missile industry and to ensure that Iranian proxies — including Hezbollah and Hamas — were thwarted.”
“…id that unlike the multilateral campaign preceding the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers, which curbed Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for lifting sanctions, the latest measures rely on public threats rather than sustained diplomacy with…”
“Just hours after launching the war and killing senior commanders and nuclear scientists, they deliberately released footage of agents inside Iran with a Mossad logo, leading to the arrests of thousands of people with no links to the Israeli intelligence…”
“Washington wants Iran's decades-long nuclear programme to be part of negotiations to end the war from the outset, while Iran says its conditions — which include an end to the US blockade of Iranian ports and the lifting of sanctions on Iranian oil exports —…”
“AROUND THE BULWARK America’s Other Middle East War… MARK HERTLING on our on-again-off-again conflict with the Houthis, and why it’s about more than Iran.”
“It’s the US bombing a girls school in Iran and murdering 120 girl children and 26 teachers, and no one ever taking responsibility for one of the worst war crimes since Vietnam.”
“…hip with America’s chief rival, China; by stealthily aiding Iran with intelligence, satellite reconnaissance and smuggled weapons; by hoping that soaring global fuel costs will demoralize the American public on the eve of the midterms; and by making wild…”
“… certain: the US and Israel will again fail to totally destroy Iran’s largely hypothetical nuclear capabilities; its regime will survive; and millions of ordinary people, there and around the world, will pay the price for this unjustified, reckless…”
“I'm not, as you may think, describing President Donald Trump's ill-conceived and abortive assault on Iran, or Putin's wicked war in Ukraine, both of which have led to global instability.”
“Rather than ending his unpopular tariff regime or war in Iran, which sparked a cost-of-living crisis, Trump has spent a year trying to re-engineer the poll in his favour.”
“President Donald Trump issued a sweeping endorsement of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection bid, calling him a "great warrior," an "even greater partner for peace" and an ally in the confrontation with Iran.”
“The meeting will follow eight months of war in the Middle East and recent U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks against Iran.”
“Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt Israeli election, says ‘don’t test us’ JERUSALEM - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Iran and its allies might try to disrupt the Oct 27 Israeli elections, warning the Islamic republic against any hostile acts.”
“"Therefore, threats of widespread war or assassination are not matters that will make the Iranian nation compromise on its rights and interests."”
“If the Iranians acquire nuclear weapons, nothing will ever be the same again ...”
“The reports come alongside US warnings about alleged Iranian threats to American personnel overseas.”
“A report published this week by the Washington, D.C.,-based Critical Threats Project alongside the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) also suggested Iran is trying to use strikes on shipping to weaken Trump's position heading into the elections.”
“Even though the threats – cyber, terrorist, state-sponsored disruption and disinformation by Russia, Iran, China – stare us in the face, Labour ministers are just as complacent as their Tory predecessors, if not more so.”
“Grossi spoke about the nuclear programmes in Iran and North Korea, the "unprecedented threats to nuclear safety" from the war in Ukraine, and worrying reports that other countries he did not name are talking about acquiring nuclear weapons.”
“The E-3 group comprises three European powers that established the grouping more than 20 years ago to advance diplomatic coordination on Iran’s nuclear programme.”
“…New York Times report, which quoted US officials, targets would likely include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and arsenals of missiles and drones, with the objective of pushing Iran into a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of…”
“The US military has been quietly evacuating its troops in the Middle East and the State Department is reducing its staff at diplomatic posts across the region amid ongoing threats and as President Donald Trump considers launching a major strike on Iran.”
“…own Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif with the aim of increasing cooperation and deterrence among the three regional heavyweights at a time of increased uncertainty amid the Iran…”
“Iran tells US to prove it wants peace by lifting blockade AI generated TEHRAN – Iran said the US must lift its naval blockade and show it’s serious about ending the war diplomatically, as a deadlock over talks and growing threats from both sides fuel fears of…”
“Israel's election may change its leader, but not Iran war policy DUBAI, Oct 21 - Israel's election next week may change its leader, but not its strategy: Iran will remain its chief adversary, military force will continue to be its preferred tool and…”
“The Middle East war was sparked in late February by the United States and Israel when they launched a wave of surprise attacks on Iran, while Washington and Tehran were in the midst of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.”
“Lavrov’s visit on Monday was his first to Tehran since the start of the US-Israel war on Iran in February.”
“Fuel that the Russians had also imported from Iran and with whom, coincidentally, the US was at war.”
“Along with the fresh threats, Araghchi also called on the US to reject Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, blaming the Jewish state for starting the war by alleging that Iran was just days away from developing a nuclear weapon.”
“The renewed concern over the environmental impact of the war in the strait came as the Russian foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, visited Tehran offering to act as an intermediary between Iran and Donald Trump, especially over the issue of Iran’s nuclear…”
“Iran’s offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains on the table, foreign minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, as Tehran and Washington remain at odds over the conditions for ending their eight-month war.”
“…o Trump singled out for perceived lack of assistance in the war with Iran In this drone view an inflatable dinghy carrying migrants makes its way towards England in the English Channel, Britain, August 6, 2024 In a post on Truth Social, he wrote: 'What’s…”
“US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Washington may strike Iran's Pickaxe mountain facility as he seeks to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while ruling out the use of nuclear weapons in the ongoing war.”
“As for threats to other people’s national security, OpenAI and like-minded tech companies that do business with the Pentagon have been complicit in recent US aggression – from Venezuela to Iran – as the US pursues its strategy for “Accelerating America’s…”
“Rogan also acknowledged that experts have warned about Iran’s increasing missile production and the dangers of the country acquiring a nuclear weapon.”
“Moscow has warned of possible nuclear escalation over perceived threats to the territory before, but such warnings take on added significance amid Russia’s continuing tensions with NATO and European concerns about America’s commitment to the alliance.”
“As the ongoing wars show, sequestering digital tech (like states did with nuclear weapons) and denying it to the adversaries is becoming increasingly difficult.”
“US Vice President JD Vance said last week that Iran must make a “meaningful” reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to end the war, signalling a potential easing of the oft-repeated US demand that zero enrichment must take place on Iranian soil.”
“The question increasingly is not “if” but “when” limited or full-scale nuclear warfare will erupt.”
“…lamed Zelensky for the high cost of diesel because Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian oil refineries, although since Russian oil was sanctioned, the actual chokepoint for diesel prices is the Strait of Hormuz, largely closed because of Trump’s war on…”
“The U.S. will want to avoid state collapse in Iran to avoid a civil war, refugee crisis, security threats, and humanitarian catastrophe.”
“USS Abraham Lincoln docks in San Diego after 10-month deployment in support of Iran war The USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that had been deployed for a record 265 days at sea and supported US operations in Iran, has docked in San Diego, California.”
“Dismissing renewed US threats against Iran’s nuclear facilities as “nothing new”, he said enrichment was “an inseparable part” of the nuclear process.”
“… a rally crowd in Grand Island, Nebraska, Monday, the president had been discussing the Iran war driving up gas prices due to the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz, which he said was “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country…”
“Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, while President Donald Trump has warned the war will end through either “the nice way or the not-so-nice way”.”
“…t in a series of broader steps by the Pentagon to accelerate naval shipbuilding and weapons production, spurred by the war on Iran and other regional conflicts that continue to threaten global oil traffic while highlighting the critical role of maritime…”
“Partners are getting nervous about whether they’re going to have coverage and protection from nuclear threats.””
“It comes after fresh warnings were issued on Monday when Russian drones menaced Moldova, a nation which was once a part of the Soviet Union (Vladimir Putin is pictured) A US B-1 bomber leaves RAF Fairford on Sunday as the US withdraws its aircraft from the…”
“Days later, the United States speedily sent B-1 bombers stationed there, which were used to strike Iran in its ongoing war, back home.”
“And yet, behind every headline about war, sanctions, missiles, nuclear negotiations, and geopolitics, there is another Iran — the Iran of ordinary people who simply want to live.”
“Iran vowed on Sunday to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut unless the US meets its demands, with Tehran warning there is 'no military solution' to the situation.”
“Given the war against Iran — which he claimed would only take a couple of weeks — is now in its eighth month, with no end in sight (and possibly even a resurgence), there seemed to be some characteristic chutzpah in Trump's remarks.”
“Gas prices in the U.S. and abroad have soared during the eight-month-long war, a cost Trump has repeatedly said is worth it for making sure Iran does not obtain nuclear weapons.”
“- Published The volume of oil flowing from the Middle East region has almost returned to pre-war levels, data shows, despite the continued restrictions Iran is placing on vessels attempting to travel through the Strait of Hormuz.”
“It also wants Congress to pass a nearly $90 billion supplemental package, the majority of which would go to the Pentagon to pay for the costs of the Iran war.”
“Earlier this week, Putin warned NATO that he might use nuclear weapons against NATO countries.”
“China makes it easy to trade, Cortizo told me, while the US (through Trump's tariffs and the effects of the war in Iran) has made it far harder.”
“…y spending is a life and death matter, given the debacle in Iran—which Trump recently threatened to annihilate—and the president’s periodic threats to wage war on Cuba, Greenland, and Colombia, despite campaign promises that he would be the president who…”
“It warned that there were few greater threats to America than a terrorist attack with weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), meaning nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons.”
“Trump urged Iran on Friday to reach a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, warning on his Truth Social platform that Israel’s attacks “will only get worse.””
“She was let go by MTC and served with a search warrant for her phone and car.”
“Trump has exaggerated his accomplishments in world peace while starting a war with Iran, saying the Middle Eastern country posed an “imminent” threat to Americans because of its “nuclear ambitions.””
“Iran ‘fully prepared’ for war to resume but diplomacy not over yet, foreign minister says Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy after Trump publicly…”
“…ors entirely outside the bank's control that are pulling in different directions: - A new front has opened in the Iran war with dire American threats of escalation; - AI autonomy, and therefore productivity, might now be curtailed; - Migration will be…”
“The Russian president has frequently made threats of escalation in his war with Ukraine - including using a nuclear weapon there as well as threatening NATO members - following drone attacks on Moscow and key Russian oil infrastructure.”
“Over the past two weeks, multiple Republicans have publicly broken with Trump over the Iran war, immigration, and his honoring of Chinese President Xi Jinping.”
““It is unacceptable the fact that force was used to kill the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family,” said Lavrov, who did not address high-level Russian threats against the life of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.”
“…obvious explanation for the increase in drone spying of our nuclear facilities is to gain intelligence useful to an enemy planning an attack on the UK, which would be the harbinger of a general war in Europe against Nato.’ While he believes Russia is the main…”
“At the more extreme end of worst-case-scenarios, numerous studies, including one by King’s College London in February and another by Stanford University in 2024, found that during wargaming AI is are far more likely than humans to escalate to nuclear threats.”
“And I have more of them after reading the latest book from Annie Jacobsen, whom I last interviewed about her best-selling book Nuclear War: A Scenario.”
“…François-Philippe Champagne released a statement condemning Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Middle East: “its continued threats to vessels seeking to transit the Strait of Hormuz, its pursuit of illicit nuclear activities and its support for regional…”
“He proclaimed that "devastating Iran's nuclear facilities was hard, it was very hard to do, but for me, it was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make as prime minister.”
“UNITED NATIONS — Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs warned Wednesday that military cooperation between Russia and Iran poses a growing security concern, telling Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview that Iranian drone technology has helped Moscow wage…”
“In fact, some analysts are calling for "nuclear-style" safeguards, likening the AI race to the competition between the two countries during the Cold War.”
“… through today: a lot of common ground on the cost of living, we agreed around the conflict in the Middle East and the importance of bringing an end to it, getting the Strait [of Hormuz] open, and obviously making sure that Iran doesn't end up a nuclear…”
“What if AI got into the nuclear command and control chain and started a nuclear war? 2.”
“Trump also enters the summit under pressure, with soaring energy prices from the Iran war adding to voter discontent ahead of the midterms.”
“Saudi Arabia has been left alone to deal with the Houthi threat, with President Trump and the kingdom’s allies suggesting it’s an internal problem and not an extension of the Iran War — even as the group’s renewed attacks threaten the global oil supply.”
“Such is the concern about where Trump could go next after his threats to Greenland, that some European diplomats privately express relief that the US was unable to repeat the success of Venezuela in Iran.”
“The ship sailed east after it had loaded, escorted along the coast by a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker.”
“…l will allow Pakistan to prepare for a week of intensive diplomatic activity, as world leaders gather in New York amid the continuing war involving the United States, Israel and Iran, an escalating conflict in Yemen and growing tensions across the Middle…”
“Chinese officials, who have expressed strong opposition to the U.S. war, also have bristled at more recent administration threats to ratchet up economic pressure on nations and entities still doing business with Iran.”
“That’s not to say the war was unjustified — I’m on record repeatedly arguing that it was, and that keeping nuclear weapons out of Iranian hands would have been worth the economic pain and then some.”
“… added: “The only party in this conflict that has committed war crimes is the Iranian regime, which has murdered thousands of its own people, killed Americans overseas, executed acts of terrorism in the Strait of Hormuz, and launched indiscriminate attacks…”
“With Iran and its Houthi allies controlling potentially a third of energy trade globally, “it’s more dangerous than a nuclear bomb,” says Al-Muslimi bluntly, “especially at a time when the world still depends massively on this type of energy”.”
“In July 2025, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times that there could be no return to nuclear talks until Iran had been compensated for the damage caused by the June war.”
“The report by the Centre for State Threats said Iran wanted to ‘exploit division, deepen mistrust and distract democratic societies from responding effectively to hostile state activity’.”
“The United States on Tuesday confirmed for the first time that Washington has deployed weapons in space, prompting a warning from China against turning outer space into a “battlefield”, and Russia saying space must be “free from any weapon”.”
“President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran, despite their opposition, exposed the fragility of that bet.”
“Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s war department uses Claude to bomb Iran.”
“…s emoluments clause; engaging in due process violations, immigration lawlessness, and unconstitutional executive power-grabs; and launching a disastrous war with Iran and a murder-spree on the high seas amid a host of other foreign and domestic policy…”
“Trump’s repeated warnings about an Iranian nuclear risk and his threats to strike Iran’s nuclear sites come despite his claim last summer that US strikes had “totally obliterated””
“…resulted in a lasting peace or a change in status regarding Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons, some Americans are now accusing Israel of pressuring the U.S. to serve Israel’s interests, blaming the Jewish state for dragging the U.S. into an extended overseas…”
“Washington’s threats against Iran’s trading partners have sent alarm bells ringing.”
“Trump cited his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and linked the decision to Seoul’s refusal to join the US and Israel’s war on Iran at the time.”
“…t 22, U.S.-Canada negotiations—prompted by new Trump tariff threats—collapsed hours before an already-extended deadline, causing not only the U.S. tariffs to enter into force but also Canadian retaliation, U.S. retaliation for that, and the clear risk of a…”
“… is particularly disturbing at a time when our nation is at war with the Republic of Iran, which has reportedly engaged in sophisticated cybersecurity attacks, including on water infrastructure in the United States and nuclear energy facilities in the United…”
“The Toxic Inheritance of America’s Wars Esmaeil Baqaei, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, recently warned of the increasing environmental damage caused by the U.S. war, drawing attention to oil contamination in the Persian Gulf that has begun…”
“To achieve these goals, dictators employ a combination of preemptive and retaliatory purges that aim to alleviate threats from inside and outside the regime.”
“Leaders of two commands, one overseeing the nuclear arsenal and the other focused on cyber threats, declined all three options, asking to maintain the full program.”
“See earlier developments below.What to know about the Iran war: - A news outlet run by Iran's military said Thursday that Iranian and Omani officials have reached an agreement to open a temporary new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, but that the…”
“The Canadian government has also warned Canadians about a growing number of “state threats” from Iran and their activities in North America, including attacks targeting Iranian dissidents, journalists and Jewish and Israeli communities.”
“But the exercises were thrown into confusion today after President Donald Trump called for them to be scaled back hours before they were set to begin, adding to a sense of vulnerability in Asia as the U.S. is occupied by the war with Iran.”
“Trump, who campaigned on promises to keep inflation in check and avoid long-lasting wars, initially pledged the conflict with Iran would take a few weeks.”
“Since the war in the Persian Gulf began when the U.S. and Israel launched a massive co-ordinated military campaign against Iran on Feb. 28, Trump has alternated between threats of escalation and claims that a peace deal is imminent.”
“After repeated threats and pullbacks, Iran's leadership believes Trump doesn't want to expand war President Trump said over the weekend that appeals from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and even Iran persuaded him to give diplomacy another…”