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Iran exists today because of its missiles says former UN weapons inspector

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Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector​

As Washington once again raises the prospect of confrontation with Tehran, questions about U.S. intentions—and the limits of American power—have returned to the center of debate in West Asia. In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times, Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and U.S. Marine intelligence officer, discussed how Washington views talks with Iran, what it hopes to achieve with the country, as well as the growing risk of military escalation.

Iran exists today because of its missiles, says former UN weapons inspector

A war US could startbut not control

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A war US could start—but not control​

TEHRAN – When, at 3:30 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025, Israel and the United States began a bombing campaign against Iran—just days ahead of a sixth round of nuclear negotiations—I had just fallen asleep in my Tehran apartment. A few hours earlier, I had been speaking with a colleague who told me she believed the U.S. was about to attack Iran.

A war US could start—but not control

Irans inherent right to peaceful use of nuclear energy is nonnegotiable Araghchi

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Iran’s ‘inherent right’ to peaceful use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable: Araghchi​

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that Iran as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will not forego its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, saying Tehran will not compromise on this right.

Iran’s ‘inherent right’ to peaceful use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable: Araghchi

At least 10 foreign spy services fueled Irans January unrest says intel commander

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At least 10 foreign spy services fueled Iran’s January unrest, says intel. commander​

TEHRAN – Iran’s security establishment says the recent wave of unrest was a coordinated operation involving at least 10 foreign intelligence services, relying on social media manipulation, proxy networks and targeted violence to push the country toward instability.

At least 10 foreign spy services fueled Iran’s January unrest, says intel. commander

Good progress in IranUS talks but more difficult days ahead

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‘Good progress’ in Iran-US talks, but ‘more difficult’ days ahead​

TEHRAN — Iran and the United States held a second round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday, with Iranian officials describing the discussions as more serious and constructive than the previous round, while cautioning that a final agreement remains distant and difficult negotiations lie ahead.

‘Good progress’ in Iran-US talks, but ‘more difficult’ days ahead