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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Back to the Brink: How Trump Sparked a New Global Nuclear Arms Race

Back to the Brink: How Trump Sparked a New Global Nuclear Arms Race

2 months ago

Talking about nuclear war is no longer a Cold War relic; it’s resurfacing after Trump announced that the U.S. will soon resume regular nuclear weapons tests, a move described as the most symbolic sign of a renewed global arms race.

Iran at Crossroads: Inspections, Military Tensions, and Economic Sanctions

Iran at Crossroads: Inspections, Military Tensions, and Economic Sanctions

4 months ago

With the UN Security Council’s approval on September 19, 2025, to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, urgent questions have arisen about why Tehran has been unable to reach agreements that would prevent the return of these measures.

Snapback Mechanism Looms: What’s Behind the European Troika’s Deadline for Iran?

Snapback Mechanism Looms: What’s Behind the European Troika’s Deadline for Iran?

6 months ago

The European troika, in agreement with the U.S., has set the end of August 2025 as the final deadline to reinstate the snapback mechanism on Iran, unless Tehran shows cooperation with the IAEA and returns to the diplomatic path.

Former Diplomat: Trump Proved Europe’s Weakness — Iran May Turn to Retaliation (Exclusive)

Former Diplomat: Trump Proved Europe’s Weakness — Iran May Turn to Retaliation (Exclusive)

7 months ago

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, former UN spokesperson Abdelhamid Siyam described Iran’s nuclear program as a form of resistance and criticized U.S. involvement in the Israeli war as calculated. He especially blamed the ICC for failing to prosecute Israeli war leaders and stop the genocide in Gaza.

A New Deterrence Equation: What Iran and ‘Israel’ Gained and Lost in the War

A New Deterrence Equation: What Iran and ‘Israel’ Gained and Lost in the War

7 months ago

The early end to the Israeli war on Iran, called by Trump himself, appeared to be aimed at helping all parties save face; each side walked away with both gains and setbacks.

Facing U.S.-Backed Israeli Aggression, Is Iran Rushing Toward a Nuclear Weapon for Survival?

Facing U.S.-Backed Israeli Aggression, Is Iran Rushing Toward a Nuclear Weapon for Survival?

7 months ago

Tehran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, but rising enrichment levels and reduced oversight suggest Iran is nearing nuclear weapons capability.