Iran and us

Trump considers limited strike on Iran, most air power since 2003 arrives in Middle East - WSJ

A smaller attack on Iran would target a few military or government sites, designed to be small enough not to provoke major retaliation and force Iran to agree to a deal favorable to the US. 

US President Donald Trump makes a fist at the end of an event during a visit to Coosa Steel Corporation, in Rome, Georgia, U.S., February 19, 2026.
 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Massive weeks-long war between US, Iran could begin 'very soon,' Axios reports

The top deck of US Navy's USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, with fighter jets, December 1, 2025; illustrative.

'I would think twice about flying': Iran conflict 'much closer' post-Geneva talks, expert warns

B-2 bomber drops a GBU-57 during a test

US Air Force orders 30,000-pound GBU-57 bunker busters as Iran tensions rise


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'.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with the media in the Oval Office, at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 5, 2025.

Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis

Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadership

The flags of Israel and Iran

Elderly New York Jewish man among four Americans held prisoner in Iran - New York Times

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said in a statement on Monday that the Islamic Regime had arrested 20 people alleged to be members of Israel’s Mossad. 

People attend a rally in support of the people of Gaza, after Friday prayers in Tehran, Iran, July 25, 2025

Intercepted Iranian communications downplay damage from US attack, Washington Post reports

A source confirmed that account to Reuters but said there were serious questions about whether the Iranian officials were being truthful, and described the intercepts as unreliable indicators.

 Satellite image shows a close up view of destroyed buildings at Isfahan Nuclear Technology Center, after it was hit by US airstrikes, in Isfahan, Iran, June 22, 2025.

Why Israel's war with Iran has international significance - opinion

While the war is not over, its significance in the international arena is visible already.

 THE COLORS of the US flag are projected on the Tel Aviv Municipality building this week. President Donald Trump decided to capitalize on the Israeli successes, showing that America is great again, says the writer.

Israel was notified of Iranian strike on US targets ahead of time, regional diplomat tells 'Post'

The US and Doha were both warned by Iran that Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar would be targeted by Iranian missiles. The US, in turn, informed Israel of the incoming threat.

 US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet in the situation room during US strikes on Iran, June 22, 2025.

Advisory warns of 'heightened threat environment' in US after Iran strikes

The National Terrorism Advisory System put out a warning within the US of a "heightened threat environment" after the US strike on Iran nuclear facilities.

 Iranians burn a U.S. flag during the 45th anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, Iran November 3, 2024.

Pro-Israel Christian groups urge Trump to confront Iran

The initiative urges the president to take “bold steps” to neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat and support regime change in the Islamic Republic.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus Celebrates Independence Day on Capitol Hill Over 300 Rabbis and Pastors Gather in Washington, D.C. for Israel Advocacy Day and Independence Day Reception May 6, 2025, Washington D.C.

Starlink operating in Iran, Elon Musk says, as Islamic regime shuts internet down

Following Israel's attack on Iran on Friday, Internet access has been reportedly disrupted across multiple network providers.

 Elon Musk, chief executive officer of SpaceX and Tesla, seen at the Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 16, 2023

Iranian FM says Israel’s preemptive attack disrupted nuclear talks with US

Iranian foreign minister rejects restraint, vows firm response after Israeli attacks.

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.