Half of missiles fired during Iran's attack failed en route

Iran preparing for rapid nuclear weapon development

The New York Times reveals intelligence that Tehran is now considering a new weapon to deter Israel and the US from striking Iran. Officials stated that while Iran remains a nuclear-threshold state, it has not yet made the decision to develop an atomic bomb. However, the country is currently working on the infrastructure that would allow it to produce a nuclear weapon if such a decision were made.

Iran says it has powerful new ballistic missile
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Iran says it has powerful new ballistic missile

The missile, named Etemad – meaning "trust" in Farsi – was broadcast on state television, with officials highlighting its substantial range. According to Agence France-Presse, the Iranian defense ministry described it as their "most recent ballistic missile".

Imagery shows extent of damage to infamous testing facility in Iran

Pager-style? Iran claims Israel 'rigged' nuclear centrifuges

The Iranian official linked these vulnerabilities to a series of explosions in Hezbollah's communication devices in September 2024, the report said. According to Iran International, these incidents resulted in 32 deaths and more than 3,000 injuries when approximately 5,000 pagers and 1,000 walkie-talkies detonated.

Report: Israeli strikes near critical sites cause major concern in Iran

Did Trump propose new talks with Iran?

According to a source close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration quoted by Baghdad Alyoum, the US message conveyed a willingness to engage in direct talks and potentially forge a new nuclear agreement that would differ from the 2015 deal that was abandoned in 2018.