Tensions have continued to rise between the two nations after the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands dead.

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Mehrzad Boroujerdi of the Missouri University of Science and Technology about the path ahead for Iran as President Trump threatens new strikes there.

The US president says he has told Iran it has to do "two things" to avoid military action, as the US builds up its forces in the Gulf.

Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.

The Trump administration has targets but no endgame.

Trump said the fleet was larger than the one he sent to Venezuela, referring to his naval blockade of the South American country to prevent sanctioned oil tankers from leaving.

The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse."

(Corrects paragraph 7 to say Trump threatened to impose, not imposed, tariff on India for importing Venezuelan oil, corrected spelling of VENEZUELA in media identifier) By Trevor Hunnicutt ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE,

U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

US President Donald Trump said that Iran is “seriously talking” with Washington. Meanwhile, security has been tightened, and law enforcement forces are increasing their presence across Iran, including Tehran,