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Iran

Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if Iran does not reach a deal with US

Trump has warned Tehran it has days to reach a deal on its nuclear programme as the US continues massing forces, Iran drills with Russia, and Europe fears an imminent regional war.

20/02/2026

Iran

US military ready for Iran strike from Saturday, reports claim

US officials said the military will be ready to strike Iran within days as Donald Trump weighs action, even as Geneva nuclear talks expose wide gaps, according to reports by multiple US media outlets.

19/02/2026

Iran

Tehran threatens US and closes Hormuz for drills amid nuclear talks

Iran has temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live-fire drills on Tuesday as tensions with the US escalate, even as new nuclear talks in Geneva seek to avert open conflict.

17/02/2026

Iran

Iran's FM sees 'window of opportunity' after fresh US nuclear talks

The second round of indirect talks came amid fears of escalation after Iran said it temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz for live fire drills, and as the United States bolstered its military presence in the Middle East.

17/02/2026

Iran

Tehran's top diplomat holds Geneva nuclear talks amid Hormuz war games

Iran and the US resume Geneva nuclear talks amid disputes over missiles and proxies, as Iran conducts IRGC war games in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

16/02/2026

Iran

US orders second aircraft carrier to Middle East as Iran tensions grow

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

13/02/2026

Iran

Iran ready for nuclear inspections, insists it is not seeking weapons

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday Tehran is ready for any verification of its nuclear programme, amid renewed talks with the US and raging internal unrest.

11/02/2026

Iran

No protesters released as Tehran offers clemency to 2,100 convicts

Iran's judiciary said the list of 2,108 people pardoned or granted reduced sentences does not include "defendants and convicts from the recent riots".

10/02/2026

Iran

Iran offers to dilute its uranium in exchange for full sanctions lift

Iran says it could dilute its 60% uranium stockpile if "all sanctions" end, amid renewed Oman talks and uncertainty over missing nuclear material.

09/02/2026

Iran

Tehran targets top reformists, tightening grip as nuclear talks resume

Tehran detains top reformists and tightens pressure on dissent while juggling nuclear talks with Washington and rising military threats from the US and Israel.

09/02/2026

Iran

Iranian Nobel laureate sentenced to seven additional years in prison

Supporters of Narges Mohammadi, who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2023, said she had been on hunger strike since 2 February.

08/02/2026

Iran

Iran and US to hold more nuclear talks after negotiations in Oman

Iran and the US held indirect Oman talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme, agreeing to continue negotiations despite ongoing tensions.

06/02/2026

Iran

Iranian FM: Iran and US agree to high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman

Foreign Minister Araghchi's announcement on Wednesday came after hours of indications that the anticipated talks were faltering, and some media reports that they had been cancelled over changes in the format and content of the talks.

04/02/2026

Iran

Iran seeks 'fair and equitable' talks with the US to ease tensions

Iran’s President says he has instructed the country’s foreign minister to pursue constructive negotiations to ease tensions and a looming threat of conflict with the US. The move signals a shift in approach for Tehran, who for weeks has countered with its own threats against Washington.

04/02/2026

Iran

US-flagged tanker challenged by Iranian gunboats in Strait of Hormuz

The Stena Imperative was approached by small armed vessels belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards, but continued on its way as planned.

03/02/2026

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Iran: Tehran market blaze sends huge smoke plumes over city traffic

Iran saw a major fire break out on Tuesday at the Jannat bazaar in western Tehran, sending thick black smoke across a busy road and visible from several parts of the city.

03/02/2026

Iran

Tehran arrests 139 foreigners in central Iran during deadly protests

Iranian authorities arrested 139 foreign nationals in Yazd during anti-government protests. As many as 30,000 people are feared to have been killed during weeks-long demonstrations.

03/02/2026

Iran

Iran : mocking over protest deaths on TV sparks outrage

Tehran Prosecutor has brought charges against the director, the production team, and the host of Ofogh TV, a channel close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

02/02/2026

Iran

Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest IRGC listed as terror group

Tehran summoned EU ambassadors to protest the bloc's decision to classify Iran's Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) as a terror group.

02/02/2026

Iran

Iran on edge: Explosions, diplomacy and Trump’s next move

Despite multiple suspicious explosions in Iran, no major military strike occurred early Sunday. Amid ongoing diplomacy and rumors, such as possible uranium transfers to Turkey, and a massive US naval presence, the only thing clear is, that it remains uncertain what action Trump will actually take.

01/02/2026

Iran

Explosions reported in Iran, Israel denies involvement

A powerful explosion rocked the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas earlier today. Reports are coming in of more explosions.

31/01/2026

Markets

Oil climbs as Trump warns Iran 'time is running out' for nuclear deal

Markets priced in fresh geopolitical risk as Washington escalated rhetoric against Tehran, with analysts warning supply disruptions could push prices higher.

29/01/2026

Iran

Trump says 'massive armada' headed to Iran as carrier group approaches

The wave of protests in Iran, which broke out on 28 December over the collapse of the rial currency and the rising cost of living, saw between 6,000 and as many as 30,000 people feared killed by the Tehran regime.

28/01/2026

Tech News

What defence tech is aboard the US carrier now the Middle East?

The American Navy describes the USS Abraham Lincoln as ‘the largest warship in the world,’ which can support over 65 aircraft and 97,000 tons of equipment.

27/01/2026

Iran

Analysis: Promises unkept — Iran's protests and global responsibility

Analysts agree Iran's regime decided on mass killings to survive protests driven by economic collapse, with clear orders for lethal force against unarmed demonstrators.

27/01/2026

Iran

Iran protests death toll could surpass 30,000, reports claim

Casualty estimates from Iran's protest crackdown range from 3,100 to over 30,000, with verification hampered by an internet shutdown. Human rights groups report thousands killed, including children.

27/01/2026