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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 United States in the 12-day conflict that ended Tuesday.

Tehran Times

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 United States 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 United States attacks Iran again.

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 United States 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.

New York Times

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.

Also, 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.

Also, 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. 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. 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 Trump 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 Trump warned of retaliation if Iran restarts nuclear efforts.

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It's ironic that Khamenei claimed "victory" while hiding after vanishing for weeks amid fears of assassination and failing to reassure his own people. His boasts of power ring hollow after having first let his nuclear site get blown up, followed by a weak video response delivered from the shadows of a bunker.

It's ironic that Khamenei claimed "victory" while hiding after vanishing for weeks amid fears of assassination and failing to reassure his own people. His boasts of power ring hollow after having first let his nuclear site get blown up, followed by a weak video response delivered from the shadows of a bunker.

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Iran's Khamenei claims victory over US, Israel while hiding from public

Critics mock Khamenei for speaking from a secure location, yet overlook what his message revealed: Iran, under siege, struck U.S. and Israeli assets and maintained unity. Far from hiding, Khamenei led a nation that endured assault without surrender, emerging ever more defiant.

Critics mock Khamenei for speaking from a secure location, yet overlook what his message revealed: Iran, under siege, struck U.S. and Israeli assets and maintained unity. Far from hiding, Khamenei led a nation that endured assault without surrender, emerging ever more defiant.

'Irans surrender'  A claim far too big for U.S. president to utter

There's a 39% chance that Iran will attack U.S. sites in Iraq before August 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There's a 39% chance that Iran will attack U.S. sites in Iraq before August 1, 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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