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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

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The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday, formally declaring Iran in breach of its nuclear safeguards for the first time since 2005. The resolution was adopted with 19 countries voting in favor, three against, 11 abstaining, and two nations casting no votes.

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The International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Board of Governors passed a resolution on Thursday, formally declaring Iran in breach of its nuclear safeguards for the first time since 2005. The resolution was adopted with 19 countries voting in favor, three against, 11 abstaining, and two nations casting no votes.

Iran responded to the resolution by announcing plans to establish a new uranium enrichment facility "in a secure and invulnerable place" and replace first-generation centrifuges at the Fordo site with sixth-generation models, stating it had "no choice but to respond to this political resolution."

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Iran responded to the resolution by announcing plans to establish a new uranium enrichment facility "in a secure and invulnerable place" and replace first-generation centrifuges at the Fordo site with sixth-generation models, stating it had "no choice but to respond to this political resolution."

The resolution came amid reports that Israel is "fully ready" to launch a military operation against Iran, with sources indicating that Israel may act unilaterally without American support if nuclear talks fail.&nbsp;

The resolution came amid reports that Israel is "fully ready" to launch a military operation against Iran, with sources indicating that Israel may act unilaterally without American support if nuclear talks fail. 

Iran's defense minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, warned on Wednesday that Iran "will target all U.S. bases" in the region if "a conflict is imposed on us," with the U.S. withdrawing non-essential government staff from Iraq due to "heightened regional tensions."

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Iran's defense minister, Aziz Nasirzadeh, warned on Wednesday that Iran "will target all U.S. bases" in the region if "a conflict is imposed on us," with the U.S. withdrawing non-essential government staff from Iraq due to "heightened regional tensions."

According to the IAEA's latest report, Iran has stockpiled more than 408 kilograms (899 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is near weapons-grade level and represents a significant increase from the 274.8 kilogram stockpile estimated in February.

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According to the IAEA's latest report, Iran has stockpiled more than 408 kilograms (899 pounds) of uranium enriched to 60% purity, which is near weapons-grade level and represents a significant increase from the 274.8 kilogram stockpile estimated in February.

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The resolution said Iran's "many failures" to provide "full and timely cooperation" concerning undeclared nuclear material and activities were in breach of the country's Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA. The resolution urged Iran to take "all steps deemed necessary" to comply.

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The resolution said Iran's "many failures" to provide "full and timely cooperation" concerning undeclared nuclear material and activities were in breach of the country's Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA. The resolution urged Iran to take "all steps deemed necessary" to comply.

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There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that Iran has repeatedly violated its nuclear safeguard agreements with the IAEA. Since 2019, the country has routinely failed to inform the agency of undisclosed nuclear material and activities as the country rapidly enriches nuclear-grade uranium. Iran must take all necessary steps to return to compliance with its international obligations. 

There is overwhelming evidence to suggest that Iran has repeatedly violated its nuclear safeguard agreements with the IAEA. Since 2019, the country has routinely failed to inform the agency of undisclosed nuclear material and activities as the country rapidly enriches nuclear-grade uranium. Iran must take all necessary steps to return to compliance with its international obligations.&nbsp;

The IAEA's resolution is a political attack on Iran that it is forced to respond to. The announcement of a new enrichment facility, along with upgrades to the Fordo site, sends a strong message to Western countries that Iran will not kowtow to international pressure. If Western powers are foolish enough to attack at this fraught time, Iran is not afraid to respond with all its might. 

The IAEA's resolution is a political attack on Iran that it is forced to respond to. The announcement of a new enrichment facility, along with upgrades to the Fordo site, sends a strong message to Western countries that Iran will not kowtow to international pressure. If Western powers are foolish enough to attack at this fraught time, Iran is not afraid to respond with all its might.&nbsp;

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There's a 50% chance that Iran will possess a nuclear weapon before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 50% chance that Iran will possess a nuclear weapon before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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