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IAEA stresses 'urgency' to verify Iran's nuclear material

The UN nuclear watchdog stressed on Friday the "utmost urgency" of its request to verify all nuclear material in Iran, according to a confidential report seen by AFP. Two new reports are to be discussed at an International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors' meeting next

Susan Sarandon praises Spain’s stance on Gaza

Veteran Hollywood star Susan Sarandon on Friday praised the Spanish government's support for Gaza, saying it was "on the right side of history". "I think Spain is doing an incredible job," Sarandon, her voice trembling with emotion, told reporters in Barcelona. She lauded

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill at least 7

Gaza's civil defence agency said Israeli strikes killed at least seven people on Friday, with the military confirming strikes throughout the territory in response to a "ceasefire violation" in the south. It is the latest violence in the Palestinian territory to come despite a

Trump says more Iran talks expected on Friday

WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he was not happy with Iran but more talks were expected on Friday on Tehran's nuclear program. Speaking to reporters before a trip to Texas, Trump said he wants to make a deal with Iran but reiterated that Tehran

USS Gerald R. Ford: the world's biggest aircraft carrier

The USS Gerald R. Ford -- the world's largest aircraft carrier -- is currently deployed in the Mediterranean Sea and is expected to take part in strikes against Iran if US President Donald Trump decides to launch them. Washington has threatened military action against Tehran if

Israelis weary but prepared for possible Iran strikes

Under the shadow of a possible war between the United States and Iran, Israelis expressed weariness at the prospect of strikes on their country but said they were ever-prepared for a regional flare-up. "The threat of war is, for us, a kind of routine," lawyer Maya Liya Cohen

Iran urges US to drop 'excessive demands' to reach deal

Iran said Friday that in order to reach a deal, the United States will have to drop its "excessive demands", tempering the optimism expressed after talks seen as a last-ditch bid to avert war. The Oman-mediated talks follow repeated threats from President Donald Trump to strike

Pakistan, Afghan forces clash after days of hostilities

KABUL, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Pakistani and Afghan border forces clashed on Thursday night after the Taliban launched what it called retaliatory strikes on Pakistani installations, sharply escalating tensions after days of cross-border hostilities. Afghan forces opened fire on

On Iran, Trump administration's messaging is mixed

US President Donald Trump appears to be leaning toward strikes on Iran, but his administration is sending contradictory signals, alternating between threats and a willingness to talk -- and muddying its justification for intervention. Opposition Democrats are meanwhile