Former Iranian president Mohammad Khatami said the Islamic Republic had survived external pressure but warned that Iran could not live indefinitely with war and urged a measured diplomatic approach toward the United States and Israel.
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Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readinessJuly 4, 2025
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