Israel’s UN ambassador declared that attacks on Iran will continue until the “nuclear threat” is eliminated and Iran’s military capabilities are dismantled.
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British PM talks about the Stability in Middle East is priority, says Starmer – as he calls on Iran to ‘return to negotiating table’, but this is not a guarantee that will stop anymore attacks from the United States or Israel.
What options does Iran have to respond?Which would not be a good option and this would end up engaging the US navy who would launch missiles from there positions that could destroy Iran
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