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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 Central Intelligence Agency published a message in Farsi on Tuesday urging Iranians to contact the agency securely. The post included a video with instructions on encrypted communication methods and was published on X, Instagram and YouTube.

The Central Intelligence Agency published a message in Farsi on Tuesday urging Iranians to contact the agency securely. The post included a video with instructions on encrypted communication methods and was published on X, Instagram and YouTube.

The CIA advised potential informants to use virtual private networks or Tor networks to circumvent internet restrictions and surveillance, and to use disposable devices that cannot be easily traced. The agency also recommended using private web browsers and deleting internet history.

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The CIA advised potential informants to use virtual private networks or Tor networks to circumvent internet restrictions and surveillance, and to use disposable devices that cannot be easily traced. The agency also recommended using private web browsers and deleting internet history.

The Farsi-language post accumulated millions of views within a few hours of being published. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that previous recruitment posts have had an impact, with the Mandarin video campaign reaching many Chinese citizens.

The Farsi-language post accumulated millions of views within a few hours of being published. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that previous recruitment posts have had an impact, with the Mandarin video campaign reaching many Chinese citizens.

Students at Iran's University of Art held protests on Monday chanting slogans like "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed." The demonstrations followed unrest last month against the ailing economy during which authorities ordered a violent crackdown.

Students at Iran's University of Art held protests on Monday chanting slogans like "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed." The demonstrations followed unrest last month against the ailing economy during which authorities ordered a violent crackdown.

President Donald Trump has assembled a large military force in the Middle East and warned Iran it will face military consequences if it does not strike a nuclear agreement. A third round of indirect nuclear talks brokered by Oman is scheduled in Geneva on Thursday.

President Donald Trump has assembled a large military force in the Middle East and warned Iran it will face military consequences if it does not strike a nuclear agreement. A third round of indirect nuclear talks brokered by Oman is scheduled in Geneva on Thursday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted that Tehran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon but will never forgo its right to harness peaceful nuclear technology. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a decisive response if the U.S. launched military action.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted that Tehran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon but will never forgo its right to harness peaceful nuclear technology. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a decisive response if the U.S. launched military action.

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