He says a "massive Armada" is "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran.

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers adopted new sanctions on Iran on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and in the country's support to Russia,

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

By Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters,

Days before the June 2025 attacks on Iran, media reported that US military assets were moving unusually. On June 21, for example, the US deployed six B-2 stealth bombers towards Guam, but it was later revealed that this had been a decoy mission to maintain an element of surprise.