Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.

Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.

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Iranian official tells Al Jazeera an IAEA resolution on Tehran’s nuclear safeguards was ‘imposed’ by the US and Israel
Nuclear watchdog has gone more than a year without inspecting key sites; Iran says US attacks have made access unsafe.
The symbolic escalation has been initiated by the United States, Germany, France and the United Kingdom.
Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang’s nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s comments could signal that US hopes for a nuclear deal are dimming.
As oil tanker struck off Kharg island, Trump threatens one of the remaining parts of Iran’s nuclear complex.
IAEA says lack of information and access to facilities to verify Iran’s nuclear material is a proliferation concern.
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
Many of the US president’s goals remain unfulfilled, despite claims of victory.
Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.