Middle East tensions

'Iran does not want to be under threat from Trump,' former diplomat tells AnewZ

“After all these demonstrations and internal challenges, Iran does not want to put itself in a position under threat from Mr. Trump or Israel,” political analyst Melih Demirtaş said, commenting on rising U.S.-Iran tensions in the region.

FM Aragchi: Iran prepared for war but open to nuclear talks

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Iran-U.S. tensions

FM Aragchi: Iran prepared for war but open to nuclear talks

Iran does not seek war with Israel or the United States but is prepared to respond if attacked, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday (8 January ) as economic protests sweep the country and Tehran's crackdown reportedly intensifies.

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China SCO

China urges SCO 'more robust actions' for a peaceful environment

China is calling for Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states defence chiefs to "take more robust actions to jointly preserve the environment for peaceful development."

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