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Araghchi says attacks dealt blow to nuclear facilities

Araghchi says attacks dealt blow to nuclear facilities

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday acknowledged that US and Israeli strikes had done "serious harm" to its nuclear sites in the most wide-ranging remarks since the end of a 12-day war by Tehran's top diplomat.

Iran nuclear damage assessment divides Washington

Iran nuclear damage assessment divides Washington

US President Donald Trump has rejected a cautious early assessment by his own Pentagon on damage to Iranian nuclear sites and Democrats have doubted the success of air strikes, as Iran policy increasingly divides Washington.

Trump allows Iran oil sales for post-war rebuilding

Trump allows Iran oil sales for post-war rebuilding

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he is not abandoning his maximum pressure strategy against Tehran but is also not aiming to cut off Iran’s oil sales as the country's reconstruction depends on those revenues.

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.