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Ardestani justified Iran's purported possession of nuclear weapons by arguing that it enhances deterrence capabilities, particularly in the face of perceived threats from the U.S. and Israel
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The result, tallied with that of the previous vote in March, gives hardliners 233 of the 290 seats in Iran’s parliament; moderates and reformists were for the most part barred from running
Iran had alleged Israeli connections to the ship when it was seized, but no further details were provided regarding the reasons behind the release of the seven crew members
Despite previous agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation, including one reached during Grossi's last visit to Iran in March 2023, progress has been slow
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Grossi took to social media to share that he proposed "concrete practical measures" aimed at restoring confidence-building processes and increasing transparency in Iran's nuclear activities
Grossi has expressed his intention to address the "drift" in relations between the IAEA and Iran
The Russian minister reportedly conveyed Moscow's readiness to deepen ties with Tehran in the realm of military and technical cooperation
'But that does not mean that Iran has or would have a nuclear weapon in that space of time'
'That is part of the rulers' strategy to consolidate their grip on power when the country faces threats from its arch enemy Israel,' a former Iranian official told Reuters
Raisi is expected to hold meetings with Pakistan's President, Prime Minister, Chairman of the Senate, and Speaker of the National Assembly
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The images, obtained after the alleged strike, offer a before-and-after comparison, showcasing the extent of the destruction caused by the military action
The strengthening ties between Iran and Russia have drawn scrutiny from the international community, particularly the United States
The strike, described as "very limited," reportedly aimed at the destruction of the radar site, which formed part of the protective infrastructure surrounding the Iranian nuclear facility at Natanz
"The Iranian air defense network is certainly not impenetrable to these aircraft," Kausha asserts, "but this raises the risk of losses"
In an official statement, the ministry assured that the crew members are in good health and are maintaining regular contact with their families back in India
While President Raisi speaks at an untelevised army parade, Tehran's Naval Commander Shahram Irani announces military escorts for Iranian commercial ships traveling to the Red Sea
The Telegram statement also made reference to Iran's retaliation against Israel following the reported strike that killed Iranian General Mohammad Reza Zahedi
Following the unprecedented attack from Iran, senior Western officials reportedly believe an Israeli response could be as soon as Monday
Alongside engaging dozens of airborne threats, the U.S. military said it struck a ballistic missile launcher and UAVs on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen
Reports indicate that Iranians have engaged in spreading anti-regime graffiti in the streets and have utilized social media platforms to express support for Israel's actions
Israel's chief military spokesperson tells i24NEWS that 'there are offensive plans, we are showing them to the cabinet and we are ready' following the Iranian attack overnight
Iran claims the vessel is partly owned by an Israeli
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called for Israel to be punished for the recent attack on the country's embassy in Damascus
Speaking to the pro-Hezbollah Lebanese outlet al-Meyadeen, Tangsiri asserted that Iran possesses the capability to close the Strait of Hormuz if it deems necessary