The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative.
The countries raised their concern with the Islamic Republic's announcement of its further nuclear program expansion, which they explained has "no credible, peaceful rationale."
The source said that "this is the first time in many years that two conditions are present" regarding attacking Iran's nuclear program, namely that such an attack "is necessary...and is possible.
This is noteworthy because Qatar has positioned itself as a nation capable of simultaneously hosting extremists and terrorists while maintaining close ties with Western powers.
“Referring to the visit of the Russian high-ranking economic delegation to Tehran, he [Araghchi] expressed hope that this visit would help further develop bilateral relations,” Iran state media said.
Grossi said that Parchin has had no nuclear activity in a long time while acknowledging that it may have in the distant past.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot that the push from France, Germany, and Britain to submit a resolution against Tehran would "complicate matter."
Iranian state media initially did not provide many details of the meeting, except that they discussed “various issues.”
The regime has appeared to shift gears, at least in rhetoric, since the US election on November 5.
Sources revealed that the administration plans to impose stricter sanctions, particularly on Iran’s oil exports, which serve as a critical revenue source.
The sophisticated equipment destroyed in the attack was essential for shaping and testing plastic explosives that encase uranium in a nuclear device.
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