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Iran already has two nuclear weapons, does it have a third? – opinion

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When Washington says “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” it means something far broader than enrichment percentages Iranian missiles are displayed at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps(IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran.(photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA/REUTERS)ByAJ JAFFJUNE 8, 2026 10:30Updated: JUNE 8, 2026 10:34 The most carefully chosen sentence in American foreign policy is the one Washington has repeated reflexively since the first night of this war. “Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.” Read in isolation, the line sounds like a routine “non-proliferation commitment”, the kind every administration has made about Tehran’s enrichment since 2003. It is not that statement. The phrasing is deliberate. …

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Trump’s emerging Iran deal forces Israel to seek guarantees, not victory

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With framework risking drawn-out nuclear talks and questionable freedom of action, Jerusalem left with little to do but reach clear terms with DC on handling future threats By Nava Freiberg Follow27 May 2026, 1:18 pm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) meets with Defense Minister Israel Katz (L) and IDF chief of staff Eyal Zamir at the Kiriya in Tel Aviv on May 26, 2026 (Maayan Toaf/GPO) As Washington appeared closer than ever this weekend to an agreement with Iran — and as reported details of the emerging framework ricocheted through the media — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to reassure an increasingly uneasy public …

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Gulf nations won’t be safe haven for US bases, warns Khamenei in written statement

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By Agencies and ToI StaffToday, 10:32 am Iranian army soldiers stand in front of a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a pro-regime rally in Tehran, Iran, on April 29, 2026. (AFP) Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says on his Telegram channel that Gulf powers will no longer be a shield for United States bases and the US will no longer have a safe haven in the region, as Tehran and Washington discuss a framework to end their three-month-old war. Several US bases in the Middle East were attacked by Iran during the war. His statement comes hours after …

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Saudi Arabia covertly launched strikes on Iran during war, sources say

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Strikes were ‘tit-for-tat’ for Iranian attacks on kingdom; UAE, which similarly struck Islamic Republic before and after truce, said to have coordinated at least one attack with Israel By Reuters and Lazar Berman FollowToday, 12:37 am US President Donald Trump stands with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on his visit to the White House, in Washington, November 18, 2025. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP) Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said. The Saudi attacks, not previously reported, mark the first time that …

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Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut as pressure on Naim Qassem builds

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According to sources in the security establishment, Hezbollah is convinced that Israel is plotting a move to divide Lebanon, during which the Lebanese state would lose large areas of territory. A protester holds a picture of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem during a demonstration in Riad Al Solh Square in Beirut, Lebanon, on April 11, 2026.(photo credit: Manon Roca/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)ByAMIR BOHBOTMAY 13, 2026 00:40Updated: MAY 13, 2026 00:47 Hezbollah has created a systematic action plan to occupy Beirut in order to push out pragmatic elements, Walla learned on Tuesday. At the same time, the defense establishment is recognizing increasing pressure on Hezbollah Secretary …

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Hamas Blocks Rafah Reconstruction, Halting Gaza Rebuilding Effort Amid Ceasefire Stalemate

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May 12, 2026 5:48 pmby Ailin Vilches Arguello The damaged Al-Shifa Hospital during the war in Gaza City, March 31, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas Hamas members have reportedly blocked international efforts to begin reconstruction work in Rafah, a city in southern Gaza, in what appears to be the Palestinian terrorist group’s latest attempt to undermine a US-backed peace plan, as it continues to reject disarmament and stall progress on the ceasefire agreement with Israel. According to a report by the Israeli broadcaster Kan News, armed Hamas operatives threatened contractors who were set to enter an area under Israeli control in Rafah …

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Report: US intelligence showing Iran retains substantial missile capabilities

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Classified reports cited by The New York Times show Iran has restored most missile sites. Israel National News Published: May 13, 2026, 3:13 AM (GMT+3) Ballistic missile factory struck in IranCENTCOM Classified US intelligence regarding Iran’s current military strength from earlier this month suggests that Tehran has successfully restored operational access to the vast majority of its strategic missile infrastructure, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. Among other things, according to the report, the intelligence reveals that Iran has regained access to 30 of its 33 primary missile sites situated along the vital Strait of Hormuz. These facilities, equipped with mobile launchers, …

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Mladenov: Israel reaffirmed commitment to Gaza peace plan in J’lem meeting

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“Working with all sides to turn commitment into concrete actions,” the high representative for Gaza tweeted. May. 6, 2026 JNS Staff ( May 6, 2026 / JNS )  High Representative for Gaza Nickolay Mladenov said he held a “positive and substantive discussion” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Participants in the meeting “reaffirmed our commitment to the full implementation” of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point peace plan for the Strip, the Board of Peace official wrote in a post on X. “Working with all sides to turn commitment into concrete actions. This will require decisions for …

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US-Iran talks in Pakistan end after 21 hours with no deal; US negotiators leave

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Vance says Iranians refused to disavow nuclear program that would let them build bomb, makes no mention of Strait of Hormuz, cited in Iran as other key point of disagreement By Agencies and ToI StaffToday, 9:29 am The US and Iran failed to reach an agreement to end the war after historic, lengthy face-to-face talks that concluded early Sunday in the Pakistani capital Islamabad, leaving uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire. Each side blamed the other for the failure of the 21-hour-long negotiations to end the deadly fighting that has swept the Middle East and sent global oil prices soaring since it began over …

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IDF strikes key Iranian air defenses, weapons development facilities in Tehran

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Iranian aerial defense sites targeted included an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) site where missiles intended for targeting aircraft were stored. Israeli Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 31, 2026.(photo credit: NATI SHOHAT/FLASH90) ByARIELLA ROITMAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 3, 2026 18:55Updated: APRIL 4, 2026 09:17  The IDF completed several strikes against Iranian regime targets, including air defenses and weapons facilities, on Friday, the military announced on Saturday. The strikes were carried out by the Air Force, guided by IDF intelligence, and targeted military sites used for safeguarding the regime’s weapons research and development facilities, ballistic missile …

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IDF says disarming Hezbollah unrealistic without full-scale invasion as troops push towards Litani

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The IDF is expected to finish taking control of territory eight to 10 km from the border within the next week, in a move that would diminish Hezbollah’s firing capabilities. IDF troops operate in southern Lebanon.(photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT)ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, CORINNE BAUMAPRIL 3, 2026 10:05Updated: APRIL 3, 2026 10:19 The IDF has admitted that its goal of disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon is unrealistic, as it would require the military to launch a full-scale invasion of Lebanon, which it will not do, The Jerusalem Post learned on Friday morning.  The military also stated that it was unable to fully disarm areas of southern Lebanon in late 2024, but …

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IRGC signals escalation, threatens energy sites in Israel, region

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Iran’s leadership is said to be taking a hardline approach under which there will be no retreat in the war, even at the cost of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. View of the Orot Rabin Power Plant at Sadot Yam beach, central Israel, May 20, 2023(photo credit: YOSSI ALONI/FLASH90)ByREUTERS,  JERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 23, 2026 07:47 Updated: MARCH 23, 2026 09:39 Iran signaled an escalation in its war posture on Monday, warning it would retaliate for strikes on its electricity sector by targeting Israeli power plants and facilities supplying US bases, as reports indicated Tehran has shifted from a strategy of …

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No war can destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions, IAEA director says

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Even if facilities and equipment are damaged, Grossi emphasized that reconstruction would be “very possible,” since Iran has the knowledge of how to build them. A SATELLITE image shows a closer view of the Natanz Nuclear Facility with new building damage, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, near Natanz, Iran, March 2, 2026.(photo credit: VANTOR/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS)ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF MARCH 21, 2026 05:39 While Iran’s nuclear capabilities can be severely damaged, this war on its own cannot completely destroy Iran’s nuclear ambitions or capability, IAEA Director-General Grossi said in an interview with CBS News, the transcript of which was published Thursday.  Grossi said …

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US opinion on Israel shifts sharply, new NBC poll finds

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A new NBC News poll shows a growing share of Americans, mainly Democrats, independents, and younger voters, view Israel negatively and increasingly sympathize with Palestinians, signaling a major political shift in the US. Israel National News Published: Mar 17, 2026, 9:01 AM (GMT+2) Netanyahu with Democratic members of CongressGPO A newly released NBC News survey points to a profound realignment in how Americans perceive Israel, with negative views now outweighing positive ones among registered voters. This marks a notable departure from past attitudes and is being driven largely by shifting sentiment among Democrats and independents-an evolution already influencing party dynamics ahead …

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