Iran and us
Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports
The US has been steadily building up its forces within the region. Axios reported that "all signs point to [Trump] pulling the trigger if talks fail."
'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns
US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise
Mobile missile launchers used by US in Qatar as Iran tensions rose
If Iran tries to kill me, country gets 'blown up,' US President Donald Trump declares
"Anything ever happens, the whole country is going to get blown up,” Trump said and added, "I would absolutely hit them so hard. But I have very firm instructions.”
Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment
Trump claims to have called off strikes on Iran's supreme leader back in June 2025. Now the protesters in Iran hang in the balance as he appears to give Khamenei another lifeline.
Trump expected to call for meeting to discuss possible Iran actions, including military force
US President Trump is set to meet with senior officials to discuss potential actions regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, with military options still on the table.
Crown Prince Pahlavi calls on Trump to 'support protestors,' as protests in Iran enter 14th day
"Mr. President, this is an urgent and immediate call for your attention, support, and action," Pahlavi wrote on X, and asked him to "be prepared to intervene to help the people of Iran."
Tehran's prosecutor says protesters burning gov't buildings will face death sentence
The decision came as the protests in Iran approached their 14th consecutive day, with riots and violent clashes reported in several cities.
Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in
The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.
US forces seize Chinese cargo ship delivering military equipment to Iran - WSJ
The ship was boarded on the Indian Ocean a month ago, with military equipment being seized, officials revealed to the Wall Street Journal.
US Treasury sanctions Iranian-linked front companies, shadow fleet vessels used to sell crude oil
“Today’s action continues Treasury’s campaign to cut off funding for the Iranian regime’s development of nuclear weapons and support of terrorist proxies,” said Treasury Secretary Bessent.
Destroying Iran’s nuclear ambition didn’t end threat, but expanded it throughout region - editorial
The lesson from Iran’s nuclear failure is not that the threat is gone, but rather that firm action, clear redlines, and support from other countries in the region can all affect Tehran’s decisions.
Trump signs executive order paving way for states to be designated sponsors of wrongful detention
Trump's new order order is intended to deter offending nations from engaging in ‘hostage diplomacy'.
