2026-02-02
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Our Top Stories Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned America that an attack on his country would spark a regional war,
as officials signalled they would enter talks to try to avoid military action.
Earlier, Donald Trump said Iran was seriously talking to America.
He has sent significant naval forces to the region and threatened Iran with attack
if it does not abandon its nuclear program.
Israeli officials said they were carrying out preliminary preparations to reopen the rougher border crossing between Egypt and Gaza.
Limited number of pedestrians are expected to be able to enter and leave the enclave from Monday.
Israeli forces have controlled the crossing since May 2024.
Israeli strikes killed at least 30 people in Gaza on Saturday, according to Palestinian officials.
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Siddharman announced big raises in manufacturing and infrastructure spending in her annual budget,
with an increase to capital expenditure of roughly 9%.