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Jun 22
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Iran condemns US attacks on its nuclear ...

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Iran's foreign minister says the US crossed a big red line by bombing Iranian nuclear facilities. We ask what options Tehran has now. Also: Markets are reacting calmly so far, but worries remain.

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