Marjorie Taylor Greene predicts former President Trump could strike Iran as a distraction after the Epstein files release. A dramatic foreign policy move, such as an Iran strike, could shift media and public focus from the supposed fallout. 

Marjorie Taylor Greene predicts Trump may strike Iran after Epstein files release

At an Iowa rally, Donald Trump said another US “armada” is moving toward Iran after deploying the USS Abraham Lincoln, urging Tehran to make a deal. As Israel warned Iran of severe retaliation, Hezbollah, Houthis and Iraqi militias threatened escalation, deepening regional tensions.

'I hope they make a deal': Trump says 'another beautiful armada' floating towards Iran: US to attack soon?

The carrier has seen extensive action in Desert Storm, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom, flying over 16,500 sorties and delivering 1.6 million pounds of ordnance in Iraq alone.

'Nuclear-powered carrier packed with lethal aircrafts': 7 little-known facts about the Iran-bound USS Abraham Lincoln

The Bavar-373 is Iran’s most advanced indigenous long-range air defence system, designed to create a "no-fly zone" over strategic cities like Tehran. Armed with hypersonic Sayyad-4B missiles and powerful AESA radars.

Iranian-produced Bavar-373 is the reason: Why the US can’t attack Tehran through military helicopters

Reports are claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei may be operating under heightened security. Are his sons Masoud or Mojtaba managing affairs? Is it going to be family rule in Iran? Let's sift reality from claims and propaganda

Will Khamenei’s sons take charge if Iran’s Supreme Leader is forced to exit? Who are they and what do reports say?

Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US military base in the Middle East and serves as the forward headquarters of US Central Command’s air operations.

How close is Iran to Al Udeid? Inside US’ most critical military base in the Middle East

Pezeshkian blamed the US and Israel for the ongoing unrest in the country, while urging Iranians to distance themselves from “rioters and terrorists.”

‘US, Israel inciting riots’: Iranian President Pezeshkian addresses nation amid ongoing protests

Before 1979, Iran was Washington's closest ally in the Persian Gulf. The Islamic Revolution dismantled this relationship overnight, replacing a pro-Western monarchy with a theocratic republic that viewed the US as the “Great Satan”

'From allies to enemies': How the 1979 Iranian Revolution shattered U.S.-Iran relations

The World Economic Forum 2026 meets in Davos under the theme 'A Spirit of Dialogue'. Facing US-Iran tensions and global fragmentation, the summit focuses on restoring cooperation. 

World Economic Forum 2026: Why the Davos theme matters amid Iran-US tensions

Iraqis gather in large number to pay tribute to Soleimani on death anniversary; anti-US slogans raised

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Tuesday urged United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to extend the arms embargo on Iran which is set to expire in October. "Because of the flawed nuclear deal negotiated by the previous American administration, the arms embargo on the world`s most heinous terrorist regime is scheduled to expire on October 18th, a mere four months from now.

Mike Pompeo urges UNSC to extend arms embargo on Iran

One rocket hit near the US embassy in Baghdad early Tuesday morning, news agency AFP reported quoting security sources. The blast did not cause any casualties but could be heard across the Iraqi capital and triggered security sirens at the US embassy compound, the report said quoting the same sources.

Rocket hits near US embassy in Baghdad, say security sources

Iran's domestically made satellite ''successfully'' launched on Sunday failed to reach orbit, a defence ministry official said. "It was launched with success and .

'Successfully' launched satellite failed to reach orbit, says Iran Defence Ministry official

The assassination of Iran’s General Qasem Soleimani by the US and Iran’s retaliation by missile attacks on the US bases in Iraq early January brought the US and Iran on the brink of war.

Iran-US conflict: Worst is over, but core issues remain unresolved

Iraqi youth angry at their government's glacial pace of reform ramped up their protests on Sunday, sealing streets with burning tyres and threatening further escalation unless their demands are met.

Iraq: Angry youth step up protest at 'slow pace of reforms'

Iran's supreme leader is expected to lead the main weekly Muslim prayers in Tehran on Friday, after a traumatic month in which the United States killed its top general Qasem Soleimani and the country's military accidentally shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet.

Iran's supreme leader Khamenei to lead 'prayers' amid uproar over Ukrainian plane crash 

Amid heightened tension between Iran and the United States in the aftermath of the assassination of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani, Iran`s Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni on Wednesday said that Tehran is "not looking for war".

Iran not looking for war, air strike in Iraq part of our response, says Iran's envoy to India

Iran on Wednesday launched ballistic missile attacks on US bases in Iraq in retaliation to the US drone strike which killed Iranian commander General Qasem Soleimani, which has raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East.

Latest updates on general Soleimani's killing: Iran launches ballistic missile strikes on US bases in Iraq

Post-Soleimani’s death, tensions have been escalating between Iran and the United States even as the funeral procession of slain Iran General Soleimani began in his hometown Kerman today.

Latest updates on Iran general Qasem Soleimani's killing: Funeral procession begins in Kerman

Iran's military commander Qasem Soleimani who was killed in a US drone attack on Friday was brought to Tehran early on Monday morning as mourners packed the streets.

Thousands gather to pay homage to slain Iran general Soleimani in Tehran

India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Sunday said that he spoke to Iran foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and added ''India remains deeply concerned about the levels of tension''.

'Deeply concerned' Jaishankar dials Pompeo, Zarif amid US-Iran tension

Iran condemned Donald Trump on Sunday as a "terrorist in a suit" after the US president threatened to hit 52 Iranian sites hard if Tehran attacks Americans or US assets in retaliation for the killing of military commander Qassem Soleimani.

Iran's I&T Minister MJ Azari condemns Preisdent Donald Trump as 'terrorist in a suit' after attack threat

President Hassan Rouhani called on Iranians on Wednesday to unite to overcome an "economic war" waged by the United States, while his government said it would use diplomacy to try to solve the standoff even though it distrusted President Donald Trump.

Iran President Rouhani calls for unity to overcome US 'economic war'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Twitter on Friday that any military presence in the Gulf from outside the region would be a "source of insecurity" for Iran, and Tehran would act to safeguard its security.

Iran says any external military presence in Gulf 'source of insecurity'

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