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Israel's recent bombing campaign in Iran severely damaged some of its nuclear plants and killed about 1,000 Iranians. AP

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It is likely Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will resume nuclear talks with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff. EPA

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