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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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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, from an undisclosed location, delivered his first public remarks since a ceasefire with Israel took effect, claiming victory over both Israel and the U.S. in the 12-day conflict that ended Tuesday.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, from an undisclosed location, delivered his first public remarks since a ceasefire with Israel took effect, claiming victory over both Israel and the U.S. in the 12-day conflict that ended Tuesday.

Khamenei referenced <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/iran-fires-missiles-at-us-base-in-qatar">Iran's missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar</a>, which reportedly caused no casualties, as delivering "a slap to America's face," and threatened future strikes on American military bases in the Middle East if the U.S. attacks Iran again.

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Khamenei referenced Iran's missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, which reportedly caused no casualties, as delivering "a slap to America's face," and threatened future strikes on American military bases in the Middle East if the U.S. attacks Iran again.

The Iranian leader disputed U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that America "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, asserting the attacks "did nothing significant" and that Iran's nuclear program remains largely intact, contrary to claims that it was set back by decades.

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The Iranian leader disputed U.S. President Donald Trump's claims that America "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, asserting the attacks "did nothing significant" and that Iran's nuclear program remains largely intact, contrary to claims that it was set back by decades.

Iran's Guardian Council approved legislation passed by parliament to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2025/israeliran-ceasefire-holds-as-iran-suspends-nuclear-watchdog-ties">suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)</a> until security guarantees for nuclear facilities are provided. It requires authorization from Iran's Supreme National Security Council for any future IAEA inspections.

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Iran's Guardian Council approved legislation passed by parliament to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) until security guarantees for nuclear facilities are provided. It requires authorization from Iran's Supreme National Security Council for any future IAEA inspections.

The conflict resulted in at least 627 civilian deaths in Iran, according to Tehran's health ministry, including two senior military commanders, while Iranian attacks on Israel killed 28 people based on Israeli figures.

The conflict resulted in at least 627 civilian deaths in Iran, according to Tehran's health ministry, including two senior military commanders, while Iranian attacks on Israel killed 28 people based on Israeli figures.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has said he's willing to resume talks with Iran in Oman next week, with Trump announcing some sanctions relief ahead of time to boost Iranian exports to China as a goodwill move, but warned of retaliation if Iran restarts nuclear efforts.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has said he's willing to resume talks with Iran in Oman next week, with Trump announcing some sanctions relief ahead of time to boost Iranian exports to China as a goodwill move, but warned of retaliation if Iran restarts nuclear efforts.

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Khamenei referenced Iran's missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as delivering "a slap to America's face," though the attack caused no casualties according to reports. The supreme leader threatened future strikes on American military bases in the Middle East if the US attacks Iran again, stating Tehran has "access to important American centers in the region.".</span

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Khamenei referenced Iran's missile attack on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as delivering "a slap to America's face," though the attack caused no casualties according to reports. The supreme leader threatened future strikes on American military bases in the Middle East if the US attacks Iran again, stating Tehran has "access to important American centers in the region.".

The Iranian leader disputed US President Donald Trump's claims that American strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, asserting the attacks "did nothing significant" to the nuclear infrastructure. Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of the strikes and claimed Iran's nuclear program remains largely intact, contrary to US statements about setting back the program by decades.</span

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The Iranian leader disputed US President Donald Trump's claims that American strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, asserting the attacks "did nothing significant" to the nuclear infrastructure. Khamenei accused Trump of exaggerating the impact of the strikes and claimed Iran's nuclear program remains largely intact, contrary to US statements about setting back the program by decades.

Iran's Guardian Council approved legislation passed by parliament to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) until security guarantees for nuclear facilities are provided. The bill requires authorization from Iran's Supreme National Security Council for any future IAEA inspections, effectively blocking international oversight of Iran's nuclear program.</span

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Iran's Guardian Council approved legislation passed by parliament to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) until security guarantees for nuclear facilities are provided. The bill requires authorization from Iran's Supreme National Security Council for any future IAEA inspections, effectively blocking international oversight of Iran's nuclear program.

The conflict resulted in at least 627 civilian deaths in Iran according to Tehran's health ministry, while Iranian attacks on Israel killed 28 people based on Israeli figures. Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Khamenei claimed victory in what was described as the deadliest confrontation between the two nations to date.</span

The conflict resulted in at least 627 civilian deaths in Iran according to Tehran's health ministry, while Iranian attacks on Israel killed 28 people based on Israeli figures. Both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Khamenei claimed victory in what was described as the deadliest confrontation between the two nations to date.

Trump announced plans for nuclear talks with Iran next week through special envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing hope for a comprehensive peace agreement despite the recent hostilities. The US president also lifted some sanctions to allow increased Iranian exports to China as a goodwill gesture, while maintaining that future Iranian nuclear rebuilding efforts would face American retaliation.</span

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Trump announced plans for nuclear talks with Iran next week through special envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing hope for a comprehensive peace agreement despite the recent hostilities. The US president also lifted some sanctions to allow increased Iranian exports to China as a goodwill gesture, while maintaining that future Iranian nuclear rebuilding efforts would face American retaliation.

The US-Israeli operation dealt devastating blows to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military capabilities, setting back their weapons program significantly. Intelligence assessments confirm major damage to key facilities including the underground Fordow enrichment site, forcing Iran into defensive posturing. Netanyahu's declaration of "historic victory" reflects the successful degradation of Iran's nuclear threat.

The US-Israeli operation dealt devastating blows to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military capabilities, setting back their weapons program significantly. Intelligence assessments confirm major damage to key facilities including the underground Fordow enrichment site, forcing Iran into defensive posturing. Netanyahu's declaration of "historic victory" reflects the successful degradation of Iran's nuclear threat.

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It's ironic that Ayatollah Khamenei claims "victory" over the U.S. and Israel, yet does so from hiding after vanishing for weeks amid fears of assassination and failing to reassure his own people. His boasts of power ring hollow when delivered from the shadows of a bunker.

It's ironic that Ayatollah Khamenei claims "victory" over the U.S. and Israel, yet does so from hiding after vanishing for weeks amid fears of assassination and failing to reassure his own people. His boasts of power ring hollow when delivered from the shadows of a bunker.

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