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Russia, China sharply criticize US attack on Iran

Russia, China sharply criticize US attack on Iran

United Nations envoys from Russia and China on Sunday expressed strong objections to the US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, deepening the superpowers' rift with Washington as their mutual friend Iran is bombed.

US attacks on Iran: what we know so far

US attacks on Iran: what we know so far

US President Donald Trump announced US forces had attacked Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, ramping up the biggest Mideast flare-up among major powers in over twenty years.

Taliban weighs IRGC, al-Qaeda escape as Iran refugee intake looms

Taliban weighs IRGC, al-Qaeda escape as Iran refugee intake looms

The Taliban’s General Directorate of Intelligence (GDI) held a high-level internal session on the possible escape of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and al-Qaeda members into Afghanistan, alongside a potential wave of Iranian refugees, Afghanistan International has learned.

Israel and Iran at war, Day 5: what we know so far

Israel and Iran at war, Day 5: what we know so far

Israel stepped up attacks on Iran as the war entered its fifth day on Wednesday morning, while US President Donald Trump demanded Tehran unconditionally surrender and moved US jets and ships to the region.

Trump says his confidence fading in Iran nuclear deal

Trump says his confidence fading in Iran nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said he is growing increasingly doubtful that Iran will agree to halt uranium enrichment as part of a renewed nuclear deal with Washington, while reaffirming his commitment to preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.