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NDTV
2 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Many Nations Ready To Supply Iran With Their Nuclear Warheads: Top Putin Aide
New Delhi: Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday that he will travel to Moscow for high-level talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following overnight US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Istanbul, Mr Araghchi said the consultations with President Putin would take place Monday morning. The move comes in the immediate aftermath of the US targeting three key Iranian nuclear sites, in what Washington has described as a "necessary step" to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. "Russia is a friend of Iran, we always consult with each other," Araghchi told reporters. "I'm going to Moscow this afternoon for serious consultations with the Russian president tomorrow morning." The strikes, ordered by US President Donald Trump, took place late Saturday night, nine days into an Israeli-led aerial campaign targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure. U.S. officials claimed the attacks were focused on neutralising Iran's potential nuclear weapons programme. The Iranian foreign minister condemned the strikes as a gross violation of international law, adding that they had "crossed a very big red line by attacking nuclear facilities." He warned that Tehran would invoke its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter. "We have to respond," he said. Medvedev: "Trump Has Started Another War" In Moscow, Dmitry Medvedev, ex-Russia president and the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, launched an attack on President Trump, accusing him of plunging the United States into a new war in the Middle East. Medvedev published his reaction on Telegram, stating bluntly, "Trump, who came in as a peacemaker president, has started a new war for the U.S." The former Russian president questioned the effectiveness of the US operation, saying it had failed to achieve any substantial military objectives. "Critical infrastructure of the nuclear fuel cycle appears to have been unaffected or sustained only minor damage," he wrote. "The enrichment of nuclear material - and now we can say it outright, the future production of nuclear weapons - will continue." In one of his most provocative assertions, Medvedev claimed that "a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads." He did not identify which nations he was referring to. Medvedev further stated that the Israeli population was now living under constant threat, with explosions rocking multiple parts of the country. "The US is now entangled in a new conflict, with prospects of a ground operation looming on the horizon," he added. He also suggested that the attacks had politically strengthened Iran. "Iran's political regime has survived - and in all likelihood, has come out even stronger. The people are rallying around the country's spiritual leadership, including those who were previously indifferent or opposed to it." Iran's Position Mr Araghchi, meanwhile, dismissed any suggestion that Tehran would rejoin diplomatic talks under current conditions. "We were in the middle of diplomacy. We were in the middle of talks with the United States when Israelis blew it up," he said. He added that negotiations with European interlocutors were ongoing in Geneva just two days prior to the US strikes. "And again, this time, Americans decided to blow it up," he said. "So it was not Iran, but the US who betrayed diplomacy. They betrayed negotiations." Iran's top diplomat asserted that the Mr Trump administration had effectively disqualified itself from any future peace initiatives. "They have proved that they are not men of diplomacy, and they only understand the language of threat and force. And this is very unfortunate," Mr Araghchi said.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Middle East bully Iran's nuclear facilities obliterated: Trump in address to nation
US President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Sunday, hours after American forces launched coordinated airstrikes on three of Iran's key nuclear facilities — Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Calling it a "spectacular military success", Trump said the mission had achieved its primary goal: the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities."Iran, the bully of the Middle East, must now make peace. If they do not, future attacks would be far greater and a lot easier. Remember, there are many targets left. Tonight's was the most difficult of them all by far, and perhaps the most lethal," the President said. advertisementThe US operation marked the first direct American military involvement in Iran's ongoing conflict with Israel. It followed over a week of Israeli-led strikes targeting Iran's air defence systems and missile infrastructure. "Our objective was the destruction of Iran's nuclear enrichment capacity and a stop to the nuclear threat posed by the world's number one state sponsor of terror. Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success. Iran's key nuclear enrichment facilities have been completely and totally obliterated," Trump said from the White a speech that lasted just over three minutes, Trump said, "If peace does not come quickly, we will go after those other targets with precision, speed, and skill".The President also praised Israel and its leadership for joint coordination. "I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before. We've gone a long way to erasing this horrible threat to Israel. I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they've done".advertisementEarlier, on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump confirmed that America's mission to target Iran's nuclear facilities was completed successfully. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are now outside of Iranian airspace and safely on their way home". After days of internal debate and well ahead of his own two-week deadline, US President Donald Trump has pushed the Middle East conflict into uncharted territory by joining Israel's military campaign against Iran — a move that marked an unprecedented escalation in the ongoing regional to CBS News, the US made a diplomatic outreach to Tehran on Saturday, conveying that the strikes were limited in scope and not aimed at regime confirmed to Fox News that six bunker-buster bombs were dropped on Iran's Fordow nuclear facility, while 30 Tomahawk missiles were fired at other key nuclear sites, including Natanz and Isfahan.A US official told news agency Reuters that B-2 stealth bombers carried out the strike on Fordow, delivering a "full payload of bombs". Trump later claimed the same in social media post, declaring: "A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. Fordow is gone".Tune InMust Watch
India Today
12 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
US bombs 3 nuclear sites in Iran, Trump says now is time for peace
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have carried out coordinated airstrikes on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites in Iran, a major escalation and the first direct US military involvement in the conflict alongside strikes, aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear capabilities, follow more than a week of Israeli-led assaults targeting Iran's air defense systems and missile a post on Truth Social, Trump confirmed the mission's completion: 'We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan,' he wrote. 'All planes are now outside of Iran air space. A full payload of BOMBS was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home.' Soon after announcing the strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, Trump said he would deliver a national address at 10 p.m. ET from the White House, calling it a 'historic moment' for the US, Israel, and the world.'I will be giving an Address to the Nation at 10:00 P.M., at the White House, regarding our very successful military operation in Iran. This is an HISTORIC MOMENT FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ISRAEL, AND THE WORLD. IRAN MUST NOW AGREE TO END THIS WAR. THANK YOU!'advertisementAccording to preliminary reports, 2 B2 bomber planes were used to carry out the strikes. This is the first instance of the US using this and Israeli officials have long argued that only American stealth bombers equipped with the 30,000-lb. "bunker buster" bomb are capable of reaching deeply buried nuclear facilities such as has repeatedly warned that attacks on its nuclear sites would prompt retaliation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier stated that any US involvement in attacks on Iran would be 'very, very dangerous.'Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, he said Iran 'cannot' engage in negotiations with the U.S. while its people are 'under bombardment.' Tehran's response to the direct US involvement, in what had largely been an Israeli-led offensive, remains uncertain.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Donald Trump delays decision on Iran strikes as Keir Starmer calls for peace
Donald Trump said he was still hopeful of reaching a negotiated solution with Tehran as hostilities between Israel and Iran persist and Sir Keir Starmer calls for moderation in Middle Eastern affairs Donald Trump is holding off on deciding whether to engage in Israeli-led strikes on Iran, as Sir Keir Starmer calls for moderation in Middle Eastern affairs. The US president remains optimistic about a diplomatic resolution with Tehran and has promised to make a definitive military decision within the forthcoming fortnight, White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt disclosed to the press on Thursday. Leavitt relayed the president's words: "Based on the fact that there is a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision on whether or not to go within the next two weeks." Previously on Wednesday, Trump mentioned the possibility that he "may" participate in Israeli offensives targeting Iran's nuclear capacities, but also indicated: "I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do. On the same day, the UK Prime Minister had implored Trump to reconsider any military involvement, warning of a "real risk of escalation". Sir Keir acknowledged multiple dialogue sessions with the American counterparts and encouraged such diplomatic engagements as a method to resolve tensions. Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered Britain's message advocating for diminished hostility to Washington, where a meeting was expected with Trump's senior foreign policy advisor Marco Rubio on Thursday evening. In the background of these discussions lies the burgeoning conjecture that any US offensive might leverage the British-managed Diego Garcia facility in the Chagos Islands. The B-2 stealth bombers stationed there are equipped with advanced "bunker buster" bombs, which could target Iran's subterranean nuclear site at Fordo. Attorney General Lord Hermer has reportedly voiced legal worries about UK involvement in the conflict beyond defending allies, potentially restricting support for the US if Trump opts for military action. Sir Keir Starmer has refrained from discussing Lord Hermer's counsel but emphasised that "de-escalation" is the key objective The UK's participation in any US-led military strike remains uncertain. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expressed conditional backing for the US using Diego Garcia against Iran, while shadow foreign secretary Dame Priti Patel indicated party support for UK engagement if necessary. Liberal Democrat chief Sir Ed Davey has urged the Government to disclose Lord Hermer's advice, warning against the UK being pulled into another unlawful Middle Eastern conflict by the US. In the meantime, hostilities between Israel and Iran persist, with Israel's defence minister issuing a stark warning to Iran's supreme leader following an assault that damaged a significant hospital in Tel Aviv. Israel Katz warned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that he "should not continue to exist" if the Israeli military is to "achieve all of its goals". Israel has continued its offensive manoeuvres against Iran, targeting the latter's Arak heavy water nuclear reactor. While Tehran maintains the peaceful nature of its nuclear ambitions, it's notable that it stands alone as the only non-nuclear-armed state actively enriching uranium to 60%, just a technical step down from the 90% enrichment level of weapons-grade material and significantly higher than necessary for civilian power generation. In the midst of these alarming developments, an estimated 22,000 holidaymakers are desperately seeking ways out of Israel, as per information released by Israel's Ministry for Tourism. Tourism ministry chief Danny Shachar announced that the Israeli authorities are hustling to organise outbound flights under their "safe return" scheme, initially meant for Israelis coming home. The UK Government has yet to disclose the number of British citizens in Israel but has prompted those there to make their presence known to the British embassy. Despite the Foreign Office discouraging all travel to the region and having evacuated embassy staff's families, it is yet to recommend that Britons evacuate.
Morocco World
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Morocco World
Five Western States Sanction Israeli Ministers for West Bank Violence
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, and the United Kingdom have announced coordinated sanctions against Israeli Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir and Minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich, citing their direct role in inciting violence against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Ben-Gvir, previously convicted in Israel for incitement to racism and backing a terror organization, along with Finance Minister Smotrich, will now be subject to asset freezes and travel bans. In a joint statement, the prime ministers of the sanctioning countries pointed to the ministers' extremist rhetoric calling for Palestinians to be driven from their homes—rhetoric that has directly contributed to the death and mass displacement of Palestinian communities. They said that 'extremist rhetoric […] encourages violence and human rights abuses and fundamentally rejects the two-state solution,' adding that they remain 'steadfastly committed' to that solution, which they still say is 'the only way to ensure long term stability in the region.' According to the statement, the five countries had engaged in prolonged discussions with the Israeli government regarding Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, and the Israeli-led displacement of Palestinians and expansion of illegal settlements built atop destroyed Palestinian villages. But the 'appalling and dangerous' actions, the statement says, have continued with 'encouragement and impunity.' 'This is why we have taken this action now – to hold those responsible to account. The Israeli Government must uphold its obligations under international law and we call on it to take meaningful action to end extremist, violent and expansionist rhetoric,' reads the statement. Before addressing Israel's genocide in Gaza, the statement pivots into familiar territory: affirming support for Israel. It revisits the October 7 attacks, despite the fact that over 20 months into a genocide livestreamed in real time, Israel has killed more than 55,000 people and is deliberately starving over 2 million under the pretext of fighting Hamas—an exercise of collective punishment that may well be the least severe crime on Israel's growing list of war crimes. 'We continue to want a strong friendship with the people of Israel based on our shared ties, values and commitment to their security and future,' the statement reads—sounding more like an apology for having to confront Israeli crimes than a serious condemnation of them. The statement's closing lines gloss over the scale of the Gaza genocide: 'We continue to be appalled by the immense suffering of civilians, including the denial of essential aid. There must be no unlawful transfer of Palestinians from Gaza or within the West Bank, nor any reduction in the territory of the Gaza Strip.' Despite these staggering numbers and mounting evidence of war crimes, the statement avoids naming Israel as the perpetrator. In a baffling deflection of blame from Israel, the leaders state: 'We want to see a reconstructed Gaza no longer run by Hamas' — further validating Israel's narrative and providing a veiled justification for its actions.
