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Risk of 'escalation' if Iran attacked: deputy foreign minister
Gen. Dan Caine warns depleted U.S. munitions and limited allied support increase risks of military action against Iran amid resumed nuclear talks.
- With talks set to resume on Thursday, Washington said Monday that nuclear talks with Iran will restart in Geneva, while the US has deployed forces to the Middle East.
- Last week, Iranian and US negotiators held indirect talks in Geneva hosted by Oman, as the United States and Israel threatened action after mass protests in the Islamic republic were crushed.
- Iran's deputy foreign minister said, 'We call upon all nations committed to peace and justice to take meaningful steps to prevent further escalation', at the Geneva Disarmament Conference.
- He warned of a wider escalation if attacked and said Tehran would exercise its right to self-defence "if necessary" to protect its sovereignty, territory and people.
- International envoys urged restraint, with Shen Jian saying 'Avoid pushing the Iranian nuclear issue toward a confrontation or triggering new conflicts,' Shen added, and Meron said his country would follow the talks closely.
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Trump’s top general foresees acute risks in an attack on Iran
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine has cautioned that a lack of munitions and allied support could mean greater danger for U.S. troops, say people familiar with the discussions.
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