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4 articlesMiddle East live: Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain
Trump stated that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is his top priority and that American economic struggles are not a factor in his decision-making regarding Iran negotiations. France 24 reports this via a live blog covering ongoing Middle East developments.
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North Korea says nuclear status βwill not changeβ despite external pressure
North Korea's UN envoy stated that the country's nuclear status will not change regardless of external pressure and that it is not bound by the NPT. The article provides historical context of North Korea's nuclear program, including its 1993 withdrawal threat and 2003 formal withdrawal, along with its six nuclear tests and estimated warhead possession.
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China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz βas soon as possibleβ
China has publicly called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz 'as soon as possible' while simultaneously praising Iran's commitment against nuclear weapons development. The framing connects China's position on shipping routes with Trump administration demands regarding Iran's nuclear program.
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Exclusive-US intelligence indicates limited new damage to Iranβs nuclear program, sources say
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Iran's nuclear weapons timeline has not been shortened despite recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The report cites unnamed U.S. intelligence sources and suggests limited damage to Iran's nuclear program from recent operations.
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