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Free Malaysia Today
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
US intel suggests Israel preparing strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, CNN reports
An Iranian walks past a large poster honouring the late President Ebrahim Raisi on his death anniversary at Enqelab Square, Tehran. (EPA Images pic) WASHINGTON : New intelligence obtained by the US suggests that Israel is making preparations to strike Iranian nuclear facilities, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing multiple US officials familiar with the intelligence. It was not clear whether Israeli leaders have made a final decision and there was disagreement within the US government about whether they would ultimately decide to carry out strikes, CNN added, citing the officials. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The National Security Council did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Israeli Embassy in Washington did not immediately respond, nor did the Israeli Prime Minister's Office, which was contacted after hours. One source familiar with the intelligence told CNN the likelihood of an Israeli strike on an Iranian nuclear facility 'has gone up significantly in recent months.' The person added that the chance of a strike would be more likely if the US reached a deal with Iran that did not remove all of the country's uranium, CNN added. President Donald Trump's administration has been conducting negotiations with Iran aimed at achieving a diplomatic deal over its nuclear programme. The new intelligence was based on the public and private communications from senior Israeli officials as well as intercepted Israeli communications and observations of Israeli military movements that could suggest an imminent strike, CNN reported. CNN cited two sources saying that among the military preparations the US had observed were the movement of air munitions and the completion of an air exercise. Earlier on Tuesday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said US demands that Tehran stop enriching uranium are 'excessive and outrageous,' state media reported, voicing doubts over whether talks on a new nuclear deal will succeed.
Rhyl Journal
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
Iran's supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment
'They say, 'We won't allow Iran to enrich uranium'. That's way out of line,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a memorial for late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. 'No one in Iran is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has its own policies and direction – and it will stick to them.' His remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the US reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome. 'Yes, indirect negotiations were held during Raisi's time too, just like now,' he said. 'But they didn't go anywhere — and we don't expect much from the current ones either. Who knows what will happen.' His comments reflect Tehran's growing frustration with the stalled nuclear discussions, as well as the broader tensions that have defined US-Iran relations in recent years. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told the state-run IRNA news agency that 'no definitive decision has been made about the next round of negotiations', adding that 'the Islamic Republic of Iran is reviewing the matter while considering the US side's contradictory and constantly changing positions'. IRNA also reported that Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister, said that Tehran had received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks with Washington and was currently reviewing it.
Glasgow Times
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Iran's supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment
'They say, 'We won't allow Iran to enrich uranium'. That's way out of line,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a memorial for late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. 'No one in Iran is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has its own policies and direction – and it will stick to them.' His remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the US reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome. 'Yes, indirect negotiations were held during Raisi's time too, just like now,' he said. 'But they didn't go anywhere — and we don't expect much from the current ones either. Who knows what will happen.' His comments reflect Tehran's growing frustration with the stalled nuclear discussions, as well as the broader tensions that have defined US-Iran relations in recent years. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told the state-run IRNA news agency that 'no definitive decision has been made about the next round of negotiations', adding that 'the Islamic Republic of Iran is reviewing the matter while considering the US side's contradictory and constantly changing positions'. IRNA also reported that Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister, said that Tehran had received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks with Washington and was currently reviewing it.
North Wales Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Politics
- North Wales Chronicle
Iran's supreme leader rejects US stance on uranium enrichment
'They say, 'We won't allow Iran to enrich uranium'. That's way out of line,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a memorial for late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. 'No one in Iran is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has its own policies and direction – and it will stick to them.' His remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the US reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome. 'Yes, indirect negotiations were held during Raisi's time too, just like now,' he said. 'But they didn't go anywhere — and we don't expect much from the current ones either. Who knows what will happen.' His comments reflect Tehran's growing frustration with the stalled nuclear discussions, as well as the broader tensions that have defined US-Iran relations in recent years. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told the state-run IRNA news agency that 'no definitive decision has been made about the next round of negotiations', adding that 'the Islamic Republic of Iran is reviewing the matter while considering the US side's contradictory and constantly changing positions'. IRNA also reported that Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister, said that Tehran had received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks with Washington and was currently reviewing it.
Japan Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Iran's supreme leader rejects U.S. stance on uranium enrichment
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a memorial in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader via AP) Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday pushed back against U.S. criticism of the country's nuclear program, saying that Tehran won't seek permission from anyone to enrich uranium and calling American statements 'nonsense.' 'They say, 'We won't allow Iran to enrich uranium.' That's way out of line,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said during a memorial for late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. 'No one in Iran is waiting for their permission. The Islamic Republic has its own policies and direction — and it will stick to them.' Khamenei's remarks came as indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. reportedly continue, though he expressed doubt about their outcome. 'Yes, indirect negotiations were held during Raisi's time too, just like now,' he said. 'But they didn't go anywhere — and we don't expect much from the current ones either. Who knows what will happen.' His comments reflect Tehran's growing frustration with the stalled nuclear discussions, as well as the broader tensions that have defined U.S.-Iran relations in recent years. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei told the state-run IRNA news agency that 'no definitive decision has been made about the next round of negotiations,' adding that 'the Islamic Republic of Iran is reviewing the matter while considering the U.S. side's contradictory and constantly changing positions.' IRNA also reported that Kazem Gharibabadi, the deputy foreign minister, said that Tehran had received a proposal regarding the next round of indirect talks with Washington and was currently reviewing it. © Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
