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Israel tells US and Gulf allies that Iran is planning to use chemical weapons against them: Report

Israel tells US and Gulf allies that Iran is planning to use chemical weapons against them: Report

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Iranian authorities have issued a rare public advisory detailing how citizens should respond to a potential nuclear explosion, with instructions on finding shelter, preventing radioactive contamination and protecting themselves from fallout following fresh US strikes in Iran. In a parliamentary address, Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the “ball is now in the US court” after what he called a “firm and rational response” to Washington, and asserted that Iran remains ready for battle.

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    Israel has warned the US that Iran may be developing chemical weapons for missile attacks, but American officials are divided over the threat's credibility.

    — Hindustan Times

  • right · 1 outlet

    Iranian state television and media outlets are broadcasting civil defence instructions on how people should protect themselves in the event of a nuclear explosion, raising questions about whether Tehran fears a possible major US attack. The guidance, however, may also be part of precautionary…

    — ABP Live

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Israel has warned the US that Iran may be developing chemical weapons for missile attacks, but American officials are divided over the threat's credibility.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

Israel tells US and Gulf allies that Iran is planning to use chemical weapons against them: Report

Israel has warned the US that Iran may be developing chemical weapons for missile attacks, but American officials are divided over the threat's credibility.

India TV Right Independent News Service

Iran bracing for US nuclear attack? Tehran issues rare guide for citizens for impending radioactive scenario

Iranian authorities have issued a rare public advisory outlining how citizens should respond to a potential nuclear explosion, including instructions on finding shelter, preventing radioactive contamination and protecting themselves from nuclear fallout in the wake of fresh US strikes in Iran .

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