U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran desperately wants to make a deal with Washington, however Iran says it won't negotiate on its missile program, and warns that U.S. bases are still on its target.


Iran-US Tensions: US Signals Persistent Threat of Military Action

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed openness to further nuclear negotiations with the US after Oman-mediated talks, while warning that any attack on Iran would trigger strikes on American bases in the region.


Araghchi: Nuclear Talks Open, U.S. Bases in Crosshairs

The United States has openly acknowledged its role in intensifying Iran’s currency crisis, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitting that Washington engineered a U.S. dollar shortage that contributed to the collapse of Iran’s currency and sparked widespread protests. Bessent described the move as part of a deliberate economic strategy during testimony before the U.S. Senate, saying sanctions and financial pressure led to runaway inflation and unrest.

Iran Currency Crisis: US Engineered Dollar Shortage, Confirms Scott Bessant

Iran recently warned it would strike U.S. military bases in the region if attacked, amid stalled nuclear negotiations and rising tensions with the U.S. under President Trump.


Iran vs U.S.: Iran Vows Strikes on US Bases if Attacked 

Iran-US Tensions: Trump Says Good Iran Talks, Iranian Lawmaker Calls Trump a Liar

Iran faces mounting protests as its currency collapses, with leaders accusing the United States of engineering a dollar shortage. Scott Bessent and Tehran officials claim Washington’s policies have directly contributed to the economic turmoil and civil unrest.


US-Iran Tensions: Washington Engineered ‘Dollar Shortage’ in Iran Leading to Protests 

U.S. President Donald Trump has so far stopped short of launching direct military strikes on Iran, despite rising tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme and regional proxies. Analysts say past confrontations, including sustained clashes with the Houthis, showed limits to American naval and air campaigns, with the United States failing to achieve clear air superiority during extended operations in Yemen. Meanwhile, defence sources and analysts have raised concerns about the strain on U.S. missile defence stocks after previous conflicts, complicating options for a sustained campaign. With a major U.S. naval presence now deployed but diplomatic talks ongoing, Washington appears to be weighing the risks of escalation against the high political and military cost of an all-out conflict.


US vs Iran: Houthis Showed the Limits of American Naval Might, American Interceptors Running Low 

Iranian lawmakers have called US President Donald Trump a “liar” after Tehran dismissed his claims about talks in Oman. Iran said it will not back down from its red lines, even as officials confirmed a fire had broken out at a military base.


BREAKING: Iran Slams Trump as ‘Liar’, Rejects Oman Talks Claim

Smoke was seen billowing over eastern Tehran after a large fire broke out at a carpentry workshop inside a military base, according to footage released on Saturday. Reuters verified the location by matching buildings, fields and vegetation with satellite imagery, though it could not independently confirm the date of the footage. Iran’s semi-official Mehr News Agency reported the fire late Friday and said the site was part of a military complex linked to Iran’s joint military staff. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and no injuries were reported. State-affiliated Nour News said images circulating online were initially shared under claims of an “explosion”, amid heightened regional tensions following recent Israel–US strikes on Iran.


Iran-US Tensions: Fire Breaks Out at Military Base in Tehran, Smoke Seen Rising Over City

US and Iran concluded indirect nuclear talks in Oman on February 6, 2026, as the US imposed fresh sanctions on Tehran's "shadow fleet" shipping network to choke oil revenues amid Trump's push for a second round next week.



U.S. Slaps Iran Ship Sanctions Mid-Oman Nuke Talk, Round 2 Looms

The United States has announced new sanctions intended to curb Iran’s oil exports, targeting dozens of entities and vessels involved in trading Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The move comes shortly after indirect talks between Tehran and Washington concluded in Oman, underscoring persistent tensions despite diplomatic engagement. According to the US Department of State, the measures are designed to disrupt Iran’s revenue from oil, which Washington says supports destabilising activities across the region.


Breaking: US Slaps Fresh Sanctions to Curb Iran Oil Exports After Talks Conclude

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the date and location of the next meeting with the United States have yet to be decided. The statement comes after recent rounds of talks, with Tehran indicating consultations are still underway before the next phase of engagement.


Breaking: Iran's Araghchi Says Date & Location of Next US Meeting Yet to Be Decided

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and a United States special envoy have met in Muscat, Oman, for indirect nuclear talks aimed at addressing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Iran’s foreign minister issued a firm warning that Tehran will defend itself against any “excessive demands or adventurism” by the United States, signalling a hardening stance ahead of negotiations. The talks come amid heightened military and diplomatic tensions between the two countries and broader Middle East geopolitical uncertainty.


Iran FM Araghchi Holds Nuclear Talks With US Envoy in Oman as Tehran Warns Against Excessive Demands

Top Iranian and US officials are meeting in Muscat as nuclear talks between Iran and the United States begin, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US special envoy Steve Witkoff in attendance. The negotiations, scheduled for Friday, are part of renewed diplomatic efforts to address Tehran’s nuclear programme after months of heightened tensions, disagreements and delays over venue and format. Iran has insisted the talks focus on nuclear issues, while Washington seeks broader engagement. These discussions come as regional concerns remain high amid broader geopolitical pressures.

Iran-US Tensions: Iran FM Araghchi and US Envoy Witkoff Meet in Oman for Nuclear Talks | WION

‘Leave Iran Now': US Issues Warning Ahead of Nuclear Talks in Oman

President Trump adopts a wait-and-watch stance as top US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi in Oman for pivotal nuclear talks.


Iran-U.S. Talks Kick Off in Oman, Trump Monitors Oman Talks Amid Armada Threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Muscat for a new round of nuclear talks with the United States, according to Iranian state media. The discussions, involving US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, come as Washington adopts a wait-and-watch approach while pushing for diplomatic progress without ruling out military options.


US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Trump In Wait & Watch Mode Over Iran Talks 

Iran has deployed its most advanced long-range ballistic missile, the Khorramshahr-4, inside an IRGC underground “missile city,” signaling a shift toward a more offensive deterrence posture

Iranian Khorramshahr 4 Ballistic Missile Deployed in IRGC 'Missile City' 

President Donald Trump is pursuing diplomatic talks with Iran scheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026, in Oman to explore a potential deal amid heightened tensions. These discussions aim to address Iran's nuclear program, though the US seeks broader topics like missiles and regional influence.


Trump Pushes Iran Deal in Oman as Strikes Beckon

While talks between U.S. and Iran are scheduled on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump has issued yet another warning to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei. However, Iran is not caving in and has unveiled a new underground missile base, showcasing its military might. Its array of ballistic missiles can pose a threat to U.S forces.


New Iran Missile System Raises Threat Level for U.S. Armada, Region Teeters on Edge of War

Mediators from Qatar, Turkiye and Egypt have presented Iran and the United States with a framework of key principles to be discussed in talks on Friday this week, including a commitment by Iran to significantly limit its uranium enrichment.


Mediators Propose Framework for Iran-US Talks

Iran and the United States have agreed to hold direct talks in Oman on Friday, February 6, 2026, amid soaring tensions, but both sides have laid out rigid red lines. The U.S. demands Iran halt uranium enrichment, curb its ballistic missile program, and end support for regional proxies, while Tehran insists discussions focus solely on its nuclear activities without any "dictation" or concessions on defense capabilities. 

Iran and the U.S. Agree for Talks, but Lay Out Uncompromising Conditions for Discussions

Mediators from Qatar, Turkey, and Egypt proposed a framework for US-Iran talks this week, including Iran halting uranium enrichment for three years and shipping its 440kg 60% enriched stockpile to a third country. This aims to curb Tehran's nuclear breakout potential amid escalating tensions.


Breaking: Proposal: Iran to Halt Uranium Enrichment for 3 Years, Will Iran Agree to the Deal?

Iran's IRGC Navy seized two foreign-flagged oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on February 5, 2026, detaining 15 foreign crew members for alleged fuel smuggling operations amid heightened regional tensions.



Breaking: Iran Seizes Dual Oil Tankers: 15 Crew Held in Gulf Raid

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