February 9th, 2026: U.S. Alleges Secret Chinese Nuclear Tests & Iran Talks Breakdown
- U.S. publicly accuses China of conducting secret low-yield nuclear tests since 2020
- China denies allegations, calls U.S. claims part of an arms race provocation
- U.S. and Iran hold indirect talks in Oman; Trump calls them productive, Iran disputes
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas
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