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US lawmaker calls for halt to weapons transfers to Israel amid Gaza violence

US lawmaker calls for halt to weapons transfers to Israel amid Gaza violence

'There is no ceasefire in Gaza. US-supplied bombs are still being used to murder Palestinians,' says congresswoman Delia Ramirez

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FACTBOX – Iran’s military power: Missiles, drones and deterrence
06.02.2026

FACTBOX – Iran’s military power: Missiles, drones and deterrence

Estimates show Iran has one of the biggest standing armed forces in the Middle East, along with the largest and most diverse missile arsenal in the region

Oman's foreign minister calls Iran-US talks ‘very serious,’ says parties aim to reconvene ‘in due course’
06.02.2026

Oman's foreign minister calls Iran-US talks ‘very serious,’ says parties aim to reconvene ‘in due course’

‘We aim to reconvene in due course, with the results to be considered carefully in Tehran and Washington,’ Badr Albusaidi says

Iran’s foreign minister calls Oman-mediated talks with US ‘good start’
06.02.2026

Iran’s foreign minister calls Oman-mediated talks with US ‘good start’

Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s priority is to overcome 'prevailing atmosphere of distrust'

Iran seeks ‘effective and verifiable’ lifting of sanctions in nuclear negotiations with US: Report
06.02.2026

Iran seeks ‘effective and verifiable’ lifting of sanctions in nuclear negotiations with US: Report

Oman-mediated talks resumed between Iran and the US on Friday in Muscat

Iran, US conclude latest round of talks in Oman: Iranian media
06.02.2026

Iran, US conclude latest round of talks in Oman: Iranian media

IRNA news agency says assessments indicate an ‘understanding to continue negotiations’