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Qalibaf: If U.S. Wants to Fight, We Also Know How to Fight Well

ABNA English

ABNA English

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July 1, 2026

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Qalibaf: If U.S. Wants to Fight, We Also Know How to Fight Well

The head of the Islamic Republic of Iran's negotiating delegation, regarding the possibility of U.S. breach of commitment, said, Is it possible that the U.S. will break its promise? Yes, this possibility exists, and we are distrustful of the U.S.; therefore, we are ready for any reciprocal action. If the U.S. wants to choose war, we also know how to fight well.

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The Japan Times

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· Jun 30, 2026

Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of new talks

That stance will add to the pressure around the next round of talks, which the U.S. has said are set to take place in Qatar on Tuesday.

Euromaidan Press

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· Jul 4, 2026

Russia claims city it doesn’t hold. ISW says announcement was staged for US’s Independence Day

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Al Arabiya English

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· Jun 27, 2026

Can Diplomacy End The Iran Crisis?

"War without a STRATEGY runs into SERIOUS ISSUES." Former Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands Sigrid Kaag calls for diplomacy over conflict.compromise.

TASS

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· Jun 26, 2026

Rubio’s 'disingenuous' statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements

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Washington Examiner

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· Jul 10, 2026

Russia is spying on America from 90 miles off Florida. That’s not a distant war

Wars abroad do not become irrelevant to Americans because they are fought far from our shores. The question is not whether Ukraine matters more than our border, our debt, our military readiness, or our working families. It is whether the outcome of Russia’s war will make those challenges easier or harder for the United States. []

Kyiv Post

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Says Putin ‘Feels Pressure’ and Russia’s War in Ukraine ‘Near End’

US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin “feels pressure” over his war in Ukraine and claimed the conflict could be nearing its end. Speaking after a recent phone call with Putin, Trump said both Russia and Ukraine want to stop the fighting while also commenting on the growing role of drones in modern warfare.

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Related coverage for "Qalibaf: If U.S. Wants to Fight, We Also Know How to Fight Well": The Japan Times — Iran ratchets up talk of controlling Hormuz ahead of new talks . Euromaidan Press — Russia claims city it doesn’t hold. ISW says announcement was staged for US’s Independence Day. Al Arabiya English — Can Diplomacy End The Iran Crisis?. TASS — Rubio’s 'disingenuous' statements, seeking clarity from US: Lavrov’s statements. Washington Examiner — Russia is spying on America from 90 miles off Florida. That’s not a distant war. Kyiv Post — Trump Says Putin ‘Feels Pressure’ and Russia’s War in Ukraine ‘Near End’