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"Iran is often more talk than action, more threat than substance."

"Tehran is undoubtedly obliged to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Damascus], but I think it will be of a symbolic nature, avoiding further escalation."

"It's going to be very difficult for Iran not to retaliate [for the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus]."

The prospect of Iran attacking Israel is "still a viable threat."

"This cowardly crime [the attack on Iran's consulate in Demascus] will not go unanswered."

"We warn that no act by any enemy against our holy system will go unanswered."

"Be certain that Iran's response to the targeting of its Damascus consulate is inevitable."

Iran will attack Israel "sooner than later."

Will Iran Attack Israel?

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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."

Will There Be a US-Iran War?

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"No, we're not thinking about nuclear weapons."

"We have no intention of obtaining these weapons at all."

"Iran doesn't have nukes, isn't building nukes, and hasn't made the decision to build nukes."

"Iran doesn't have a bomb, and doesn't appear to be trying to make a bomb."

"They are definitely going for a nuclear weapon there is no question."

"They can have [a nuclear weapon], you know, in a matter of months, I would say."

Iran could produce a nuclear weapon "within a few months, less than a year."

Will Iran Possess a Nuclear Weapon?

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"Neither Iran nor Lebanese Hezbollah is at all likely to pursue such a course of action [a full-scale attack on Israel]."

"The fighting will remain contained between Israel and Iran, and will not persist for more than a few weeks."

"An all-out war between Israel and Iran is not inevitable, but it remains a serious risk."

"Israel & US manufactured a fake crisis with Iran that could lead to all-out war."

"There will be an all-out war between Israel and Iran and Iran will successfully disrupt flows through Strait of Hormuz."

"This [a wider Israeli war with Iran] is now more likely."

"[T]he Middle East is an inch away from an all-out war between Israel and Iran."

Will There Be a Full-Scale Israel-Iran War?

Rand Paul

Rashida Tlaib

Nikema Williams

Jonathan Turley

Richard Painter

American Civil Liberties Union

Ro Khanna

Greg Steube

"The president cannot circumvent congressional war powers and unilaterally send US troops to war with Iran."

"You can't have a president just beginning a war on his own [without congressional approval]."

"President Trump has full constitutional authority to take military action against Iran's nuclear program without a formal declaration of war."

"History and precedent favour Trump in this action [authorize airstrikes in Iran without requesting permission from Congress]."

"I do [have the authority to declare war on Iran without Congress approval]."

Will Trump Bypass the US Congress and Declare War on Iran?

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating and to take over their institutions, stating he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the killing of protesters stops. Trump wrote that help is on the way, though he did not specify what form that assistance would take.

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging Iranian protesters to keep demonstrating and to take over their institutions, stating he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the killing of protesters stops. Trump wrote that help is on the way, though he did not specify what form that assistance would take.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that 2,003 people had been killed in the protests, including 1,850 protesters and 135 security personnel. The organization also stated that 16,784 people had been detained, marking a sharp increase from previous figures.

The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported that 2,003 people had been killed in the protests, including 1,850 protesters and 135 security personnel. The organization also stated that 16,784 people had been detained, marking a sharp increase from previous figures.

Trump announced on Monday that he would impose 25 percent tariffs on products from any country doing business with Iran. China, Iran's leading export partner which bought 77 percent of its oil exports in 2024, swiftly criticized the tariff announcement.

Trump announced on Monday that he would impose 25 percent tariffs on products from any country doing business with Iran. China, Iran's leading export partner which bought 77 percent of its oil exports in 2024, swiftly criticized the tariff announcement.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Iran was ready for war if Washington wanted to test the military option, while also expressing hope that the Trump administration would choose dialogue. He suggested Iran's military preparedness was greater than during last June's conflict with Israel.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Iran was ready for war if Washington wanted to test the military option, while also expressing hope that the Trump administration would choose dialogue. He suggested Iran's military preparedness was greater than during last June's conflict with Israel.

Russia condemned what it described as subversive external interference in Iran's internal politics, warning that any repeat of last year's U.S. strikes would have disastrous consequences for the Middle East and international security. Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were the main killers of the Iranian people.

Russia condemned what it described as subversive external interference in Iran's internal politics, warning that any repeat of last year's U.S. strikes would have disastrous consequences for the Middle East and international security. Iran's security chief Ali Larijani said Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were the main killers of the Iranian people.

Several European countries including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland and Denmark summoned Iranian ambassadors to protest the crackdown. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would swiftly propose further sanctions on those responsible for the repression.

Several European countries including Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Finland and Denmark summoned Iranian ambassadors to protest the crackdown. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would swiftly propose further sanctions on those responsible for the repression.

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