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Kremlin may be reluctant to assist Tehran amid ongoing war in Ukraine

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Iran’s nuclear programme has come under direct attack by the US - and Tehran may be looking towards Moscow, one of its closest allies, for help.

American forces directly struck three Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Naftanz and Isfahan on Sunday morning. While the extent of damage is still being assessed, Tehran has warned that the strikes will be met with a strong response.