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'Talks With U.S Meaningless': Iran Hits Out At Trump Over Nuclear Negotiations After Israel Attack
Iran declared nuclear talks with the US "meaningless" after Israel launched its most aggressive military assault yet, striking nuclear and military targets and killing dozens. Tehran accused Washington of backing the attacks and retaliated with waves of missile strikes on Israeli cities. As explosions lit up Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Iran vowed further retribution while its people took to the streets in celebration.#iran #unitedstates #nucleartalks #donaldtrump #khamenei
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