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Trump Threatens Journalists Over Leaked Iran Nuclear Intel

2025-06-30 CoolPal

Trump Threatens Journalists Over Leaked Iran Nuclear Intel Former President Donald Trump has escalated his rhetoric against the media, explicitly threatening to compel journalists to disclose their confidential sources regarding a recently leaked Pentagon intelligence assessment on Iran’s nuclear program. The assessment reportedly contradicts earlier administration claims about the effectiveness of U.S. airstrikes. During a recent interview, Trump asserted that those responsible for leaking the classified Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) report, which suggested U.S. strikes only set back Iran’s nuclear…

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IAEA Chief Warns Iran Could Resume High-Level Uranium Enrichment Within Months

2025-06-30 CoolPal

IAEA Chief Warns Iran Could Resume High-Level Uranium Enrichment Within Months The head of the international nuclear watchdog has issued a grave warning, indicating that Iran possesses the technical capability to restart high-level uranium enrichment within a matter of months. This pronouncement from the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) underscores escalating global anxieties over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. The potential resumption of enrichment activities to purities beyond current limits would represent a significant setback for international non-proliferation efforts…

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Iran Nears Uranium Enrichment Capacity Despite Attacks, IAEA Warns

2025-06-29 CoolPal

Iran Nears Uranium Enrichment Capacity Despite Attacks, IAEA Warns The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, has cautioned that Iran could regain the ability to produce enriched uranium within months, despite recent US and Israeli airstrikes on its nuclear facilities. The attacks, which began with an Israeli bombing campaign on June 13 aimed at preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons, were followed by US strikes on three key Iranian atomic sites. While Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, acknowledged…

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Uncertainty Mounts Over Iran Nuclear Strike Damage as US Officials Offer Shifting Accounts

2025-06-29 CoolPal

Uncertainty Mounts Over Iran Nuclear Strike Damage as US Officials Offer Shifting Accounts One week after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear sites on June 21, 2025, a clear picture of the extent of the damage remains elusive. Initial claims by President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that Iran’s nuclear program had been “obliterated” have been met with evolving and often conflicting assessments from within the administration and intelligence community. Early intelligence reports, including…

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Clashes with Fox News Reporter Jennifer Griffin Over Iran Strikes

2025-06-27 CoolPal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Clashes with Fox News Reporter Jennifer Griffin Over Iran Strikes A heated exchange erupted yesterday during a news conference when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a sharp attack on Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin. The confrontation unfolded as Griffin pressed Hegseth on the effectiveness of recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, questioning whether all highly enriched uranium had been secured. Griffin challenged Hegseth’s assertion that the strikes had set back Iran’s nuclear…

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Defense Secretary Hegseth Slams Fox News Reporter Over Iran Strike Coverage

2025-06-27 CoolPal

Defense Secretary Hegseth Slams Fox News Reporter Over Iran Strike Coverage In a heated Pentagon news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a scathing attack on his former Fox News colleague, Jennifer Griffin, labeling her reporting on the U.S. bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities as intentionally misleading. Hegseth, who served as a Fox News anchor before his appointment by President Donald Trump, accused Griffin of being “about the worst, the one who misrepresents the most intentionally what the president says.”…

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Lawmakers Divided: Conflicting Assessments Emerge on Iran Nuclear Program After US Strikes

2025-06-27 CoolPal

Lawmakers Divided: Conflicting Assessments Emerge on Iran Nuclear Program After US Strikes Washington D.C. – A highly anticipated classified briefing on Thursday has left Democratic and Republican senators sharply divided over the true impact of recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. While many Republicans assert the strikes have set back Iran’s nuclear program by years, Democrats express skepticism, with some suggesting the delay is merely a matter of months. The divergence follows a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment, described by…

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US Officials Clash Over Iran Nuclear Strikes: A Look Back at Trump-Era Debate

2025-06-27 CoolPal

US Officials Clash Over Iran Nuclear Strikes: A Look Back at Trump-Era Debate In a significant political and intelligence clash from the Trump administration era, Senate Democrats and Republicans emerged with sharply contrasting views following an intelligence briefing concerning U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. Then-President Donald Trump had adamantly claimed these strikes had “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear capabilities. However, a leaked preliminary intelligence report suggested a less definitive outcome, indicating the program might only have been delayed by a few…

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US Intelligence Report Casts Doubt on ‘Total Obliteration’ of Iran’s Nuclear Program

2025-06-25 CoolPal

US Intelligence Report Casts Doubt on ‘Total Obliteration’ of Iran’s Nuclear Program A preliminary U.S. intelligence report delivered this week is challenging the Trump administration’s claims of a decisive victory following weekend strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. While President Donald Trump declared the operation a “spectacular success” and asserted that key sites like Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz were “completely and totally obliterated,” the classified assessment paints a less definitive picture. The military action, which reportedly involved submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, 125…

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Middle East on Edge: Iran-Israel Ceasefire Crumbles Amid Renewed Hostilities

2025-06-24 CoolPal

Middle East on Edge: Iran-Israel Ceasefire Crumbles Amid Renewed Hostilities The fragile calm in the Middle East has shattered, with a newly brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran teetering on the brink of collapse. Just hours after a temporary cessation of hostilities was meant to take full effect, Israel has accused Tehran of a blatant violation, prompting vows of “forceful” retaliation. The ceasefire, which aimed to end a recent “12-day war,” was unconventionally announced by former US President Donald Trump…

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Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict: Ceasefire Claims and Continued Military Actions

2025-06-24 CoolPal

Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict: Ceasefire Claims and Continued Military Actions Tensions between Iran and Israel have sharply escalated following airstrikes launched by Israel on Iranian territory on June 13th. These strikes prompted Iran to retaliate with over 150 ballistic missiles and more than 100 drones targeting Tel Aviv and other locations within Israel, resulting in civilian casualties and significant damage. Subsequent to the initial attacks, the United States Air Force conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities on June 22nd, reportedly…

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Iran’s Parliament Votes to Consider Closing Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes

2025-06-24 CoolPal

Iran’s Parliament Votes to Consider Closing Strait of Hormuz Following US Airstrikes Following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Iran’s parliament voted to approve a plan to potentially close the Strait of Hormuz. The final decision rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil transport, with approximately 20% of the world’s oil passing through it daily. In May 2025, Iran exported 1.84 million barrels per day, primarily to China. US…

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Israel-Iran Conflict: Ninth Day of Military Strikes and Faltering Diplomatic Efforts

2025-06-21 CoolPal

Israel-Iran Conflict: Ninth Day of Military Strikes and Faltering Diplomatic Efforts The conflict between Israel and Iran entered its ninth day on June 22, marked by continued military strikes and stalled diplomatic efforts. Israeli airstrikes, targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile systems, and military figures, have reportedly killed at least 400 people in Iran, according to Iranian state media, with 54 of the victims being women and children. The Iranian state media also reported the death of Iranian nuclear scientist Isar…

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Escalating Middle East Tensions: Analyzing the UK, EU, and Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Renewed Israeli Strikes

2025-06-20 CoolPal

Escalating Middle East Tensions: Analyzing the UK, EU, and Iran’s Diplomatic Efforts Amidst Renewed Israeli Strikes Recent events in the Middle East have witnessed a significant escalation of hostilities, despite President Trump’s announcement of a two-week window for peace negotiations between Israel and Iran. This period has been marked by intense military actions, primarily Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, and subsequent retaliatory attacks from Iran. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported a large-scale aerial operation involving approximately 60 fighter jets….

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Israel’s audacious strike: Did it halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions or ignite a dangerous escalation?

2025-06-19 CoolPal

Israel’s audacious strike: Did it halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions or ignite a dangerous escalation? Deep within Iran’s Zagros Mountains, a clandestine operation unfolded. Centrifuges, spinning at breakneck speeds in Natanz’s fortified tunnels, formed the heart of Iran’s sensitive nuclear program – a program largely untouched until recently. This month, Israeli warplanes breached Iranian airspace, launching a daring attack on multiple nuclear sites, including facilities previously deemed impenetrable. Initial assessments from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), corroborated by satellite imagery,…

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Israel-Iran Conflict: A Wild Week of Strikes, and Trump’s Role

2025-06-17 CoolPal

Israel-Iran Conflict: A Wild Week of Strikes, and Trump’s Role Hey friend, buckle up, because the situation between Israel and Iran is absolutely insane right now. It’s a whirlwind of airstrikes, missile attacks, and enough geopolitical drama to fill a season of your favorite spy thriller. It all kicked off with Israel launching a series of massive strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities. We’re talking about Tehran, the capital! The Israelis hit multiple sites, including the defense ministry and…

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A World on the Brink: The Looming Nuclear Threat

2025-06-09 CoolPal

A World on the Brink: The Looming Nuclear Threat The world stands at a precipice. Geopolitical instability is fueling a dangerous surge in nuclear proliferation, threatening decades of painstaking efforts to prevent a catastrophic arms race. Iran’s nuclear program is accelerating, with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) uncovering evidence of secret, unexplained activities. Uranium enrichment has reached 60%, dangerously close to weapons-grade levels. The IAEA is preparing to release reports detailing these concerns, potentially triggering a UN resolution condemning…

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