Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and all eyes are on Iran. With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States?
<h2>'Locked and loaded': Radar upgrades</h2>
Iran has been beefing up its defences. Open-source analysts have flagged a major expansion of the country&rsquo;s Ghadir radar network, a system built to spot incoming aircraft, drones, and missiles from long distances. These radars are now being seen in critical regions, from Tabriz in the northwest to the Persian Gulf coastline. This raises the question: Is Iran bracing for a possible strike?
<h2>Khamenei sounds the alarm</h2>
According to Reuters, Iran&rsquo;s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the country&rsquo;s armed forces onto high alert. The directive reportedly comes in response to threats from US President Donald Trump, suggesting that things could escalate quickly.
Adding to the tensions, Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, not to assist the US militarily. Even just allowing the US to use their airspace could be seen as an act of war, officials said.
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"Such an act will have severe consequences for them," one Iranian source warned.
This comes after Trump's warning of intense bombing on Iran if it did not back down on its nuclear agenda. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," Trump added.
<h2>Talks? Maybe</h2>
Despite the tensions, Iran isn&rsquo;t completely shutting the door on diplomacy. Direct talks with Washington remain off the table, but indirect communication through Oman, a long-time neutral player, is still a possibility.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran,&rdquo; said one unnamed Iranian official. But for any real breakthrough, Tehran insists Trump must ditch his &ldquo;maximum pressure&rdquo; campaign.
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<h2>The threat heard around the world</h2>
Iran&rsquo;s Kayhan newspaper, often described as the mouthpiece of Khamenei himself, published an article that made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a line aimed at Trump, the paper wrote, "He&rsquo;s way out of line! Any day now, in revenge for the blood of Martyr Soleimani, a few bullets are going to be fired into that empty skull of his, and he&rsquo;ll be drinking from the chalice of a cursed death."
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Kayhan added, "He makes threats and then backs down! The result? The situation in America gets worse by the day. Just yesterday, it was announced that his actions have caused $3 trillion in damage to the US economy, American exports are facing serious problems, and top officials in the military, CIA, and elsewhere have either resigned or been dismissed."
So, is Iran preparing for war with the US? No one knows for sure, but the pieces are being moved into place.
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World: With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States? Middle East

Tensions in the Middle East are heating up, and all eyes are on Iran. With radar systems going online, Khamenei's mouthpiece demanding 'bullets in Trump's empty skull' and Tehran sending military warnings, the question is: Is Iran preparing for war with the United States? 'Locked and loaded': Radar upgrades Iran has been beefing up its defences. Open-source analysts have flagged a major expansion of the country’s Ghadir radar network, a system built to spot incoming aircraft, drones, and missiles from long distances. These radars are now being seen in critical regions, from Tabriz in the northwest to the Persian Gulf coastline. This raises the question: Is Iran bracing for a possible strike? Khamenei sounds the alarm According to Reuters, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ordered the country’s armed forces onto high alert. The directive reportedly comes in response to threats from US President Donald Trump, suggesting that things could escalate quickly. Adding to the tensions, Iran has warned its Gulf neighbours, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain, not to assist the US militarily. Even just allowing the US to use their airspace could be seen as an act of war, officials said. Also read: Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives in Washington to discuss tariffs, Gaza and Iran with US President Trump "Such an act will have severe consequences for them," one Iranian source warned. This comes after Trump's warning of intense bombing on Iran if it did not back down on its nuclear agenda. "If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. "But there's a chance that if they don't make a deal, that I will do secondary tariffs on them like I did four years ago," Trump added. Talks? Maybe Despite the tensions, Iran isn’t completely shutting the door on diplomacy. Direct talks with Washington remain off the table, but indirect communication through Oman, a long-time neutral player, is still a possibility. “There’s a chance to evaluate Washington's seriousness about a political solution with Iran,” said one unnamed Iranian official. But for any real breakthrough, Tehran insists Trump must ditch his “maximum pressure” campaign. Also read: Iran’s top diplomat rejects offer for direct nuclear talks with US, calls it ‘meaningless’ The threat heard around the world Iran’s Kayhan newspaper, often described as the mouthpiece of Khamenei himself, published an article that made global headlines for all the wrong reasons. In a line aimed at Trump, the paper wrote, "He’s way out of line! Any day now, in revenge for the blood of Martyr Soleimani, a few bullets are going to be fired into that empty skull of his, and he’ll be drinking from the chalice of a cursed death." Also read: ‘Iran will retaliate’: Khamenei warns Trump against making ‘unwise’ threats, says ‘will inflict a blow’ Kayhan added, "He makes threats and then backs down! The result? The situation in America gets worse by the day. Just yesterday, it was announced that his actions have caused $3 trillion in damage to the US economy, American exports are facing serious problems, and top officials in the military, CIA, and elsewhere have either resigned or been dismissed." So, is Iran preparing for war with the US? No one knows for sure, but the pieces are being moved into place. Also read: 'There will be bombing like never before': Trump threatens Iran with strikes, tariffs over nuclear deal refusal

Is Iran preparing for war with the US? Khamenei's mouthpiece calls for ‘bullets in Trump’s skull’ as radar systems go live

Tensions between the US and Iran escalate as Iran issues a stern warning to President Trump. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels launch a missile barrage, further intensifying the conflict. The global community watches closely as fears of a larger confrontation grow. Will these developments mark the beginning of a global war? Stay tuned for live updates on this ongoing crisis.

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Iran&rsquo;s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday rejected Washington&rsquo;s offer of direct negotiations with the United States, while calling them &ldquo;meaningless&rdquo;. Aragchi&rsquo;s statement came days after US President Donald Trump said he would prefer direct talks with the Islamic republic. On Thursday, Trump said that he believed that Iran was willing to engage in direct talks over its nuclear programme. &ldquo;I think it goes faster and you understand the other side a lot better than if you go through intermediaries,&rdquo; reported Bloomberg on Thursday, quoting Trump. In March, the US President called on Tehran to hold negotiations on its nuclear programme with Washington, and also threatened to bomb Iran if diplomacy fails. Tehran has repeatedly indicated its willingness to negotiate, but through intermediaries.
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<h2>Iran&rsquo;s troublesome nuclear programme</h2>
The West, led by the United States, has for decades accused Tehran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. Iran has always rejected the allegation while maintaining that its nuclear activities are solely for civilian purposes. However, Iran continues to support groups like the Hamas, Hezbollah, etc., while refusing to admit the same openly, which raises questions on the credibility of its refusal. Hossein Salami, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said on Saturday the country was ready for war. &ldquo;We are not worried about war at all. We will not be the initiators of war, but we are ready for any war,&rdquo; IRNA, Iran&rsquo;s official news agency reported him as saying.
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country was willing to engage in dialogue with the US “on equal footing” but questioned Washington’s sincerity, saying “If you want negotiations, then what is the point of threatening?”

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday rejected Washington’s offer of direct negotiations with the United States, while calling them “meaningless”. Aragchi’s statement came days after US President Donald Trump said he would prefer direct talks with the Islamic republic. On Thursday, Trump said that he believed that Iran was willing to engage in direct talks over its nuclear programme. “I think it goes faster and you understand the other side a lot better than if you go through intermediaries,” reported Bloomberg on Thursday, quoting Trump. In March, the US President called on Tehran to hold negotiations on its nuclear programme with Washington, and also threatened to bomb Iran if diplomacy fails. Tehran has repeatedly indicated its willingness to negotiate, but through intermediaries. Also read | 'Old relationship is over': Canada hits US with 25% tariffs on American-made cars; over 3000 autoworkers laid off In his statement on Sunday, Araghchi said, “Direct negotiations would be meaningless with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force in violation of the UN Charter and that expresses contradictory positions from its various officials.” “We remain committed to diplomacy and are ready to try the path of indirect negotiations,” the Iranian foreign ministry statement said, while quoting Aragchi. “Iran keeps itself prepared for all possible or probable events, and just as it is serious in diplomacy and negotiations, it will also be decisive and serious in defending its national interests and sovereignty,” the foreign minister said. Also Read | Canada: Man arrested for barricading himself in parliament’s east block Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had said on Saturday that his country was willing to engage in dialogue with the US “on equal footing” but he questioned Washington’s sincerity in calling for negotiations, saying “If you want negotiations, then what is the point of threatening?” Iran’s troublesome nuclear programme The West, led by the United States, has for decades accused Tehran of seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. Iran has always rejected the allegation while maintaining that its nuclear activities are solely for civilian purposes. However, Iran continues to support groups like the Hamas, Hezbollah, etc., while refusing to admit the same openly, which raises questions on the credibility of its refusal. Hossein Salami, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said on Saturday the country was ready for war. “We are not worried about war at all. We will not be the initiators of war, but we are ready for any war,” IRNA, Iran’s official news agency reported him as saying. Also Read | Senior US official heads to Pakistan with focus on critical minerals deal In 2015, Iran reached a landmark deal with the permanent members of the UN Security Council, namely the United States, France, China, Russia, and the United Kingdom, as well as Germany, to regulate its nuclear activities. The 2015 agreement—Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—gave Iran relief from sanctions in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programme to guarantee that Tehran could not develop a nuclear weapon. In 2018, during his first term in office, Trump withdrew US from the agreement and reinstated strict sanctions on Iran. A year later, Iran accelerated its nuclear programme. Last Monday, supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s close adviser Ali Larijani had warned that while Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons, it would “have no choice but to do so” if it is attacked. (With inputs from agencies)

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A reported buildup of US B2 stealth bomber jets, Globmaster C17 planes, Navy vessels and other American military assets in Diego Garcia base and in the Middle East region is leading to speculations of a possible massive strike by the US targeting Iran or Yemeni Houthis backed by it. This has prompted calls in Iran to bomb Diego Garcia pre-emptively to prevent a direct US strike on the Islamic Republic.

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A reported buildup of US B2 stealth bomber jets, Globmaster C17 planes, Navy vessels and other American military assets in Diego Garcia base and in the Middle East region is leading to speculations of a possible massive strike by the US targeting Iran or Yemeni Houthis backed by it.&nbsp;This has prompted calls in Iran to bomb Diego Garcia pre-emptively to prevent a direct US strike on the Islamic Republic.
The spiralling events come as US President Donald Trump warned of 'real pain' for the Houthis and their alleged supporter, Iran. He has warned of bombings, the likes of which was never seen before.
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The buildup and possible strikes on Iran or Yemen could also be a way for Trump to drive attention away from the recent Signal chat leak scandal. The chat by top US security officials was mistakenly leaked to the editor of The Atlantic, and the magazine published the whole conversation on the March 15 US strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen.
<h2>What is the buildup in Diego Garcia?</h2>
Diego Garcia hosts one of the key US bases in the Indo-Pacific for its bombers to take off, the other one being Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
At least five B-2 Spirit jets are in Diego Garcia, said reports based on satellite image and open source intelligence analysis. B-2 bombers are stealth fighter jets known as 'ghosts of the sky'. They can evade air defences and radar detection.
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At least seven C-17A Globemaster IIIs are in Diego Garcia or arriving. Globemasters are military transport aircraft,&nbsp; used for fast delivery of troops and cargo to US bases. The tankers' presence means a large-scale deployment is on the anvil, that will require frequent refuelling.
The globemasters may have transported troops, supplies, arms and ammunition to support the B2 bombers.
<h2>Will Iran attack Diego Garcia first?</h2>
A top Iranian commander warned that US bases and its forces in the region can be targetted in a retaliatory&nbsp; attack. "The Americans have at least 10 bases and 50,000 forces near Iran. This means they are sitting in a glass room. Someone sitting in a glass room would not throw rocks at others," he was quoted as saying in news agency reports.
The Telegraph UK, meanwhile, reported citing some unnamed officials that Iranian armed forces are pushing for a preemptive strike on the Diego Garcia base, located on Chagos Islands.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Top commanders are being urged to launch preemptive strikes on the island and its base if Trump&rsquo;s threats have become more serious,&rdquo; it quoted the official as saying.
<h2>Is America readying for a long war in the Middle East?&nbsp;</h2>
The US is sending more military assets across its bases and installations including Diego Garcia, according to military analysts, who think it is in preparation for a big strike.
Some 18 US Air Force tankers are being staged in the Pacific - at Travis Air Force Base in California, Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and Andersen Air Force Base in Guam.
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This, according to them, suggests that air assets are being moved into the Pacific theater.
On Sunday (Mar 27), US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US would continue targeting Houthis after the March 15 strikes killed at least 53 people.
(With inputs from agencies)

Trending World | Five B-2 Spirit jets are in Diego Garcia, said reports based on satellite images and intelligence analysis. Will US attack Iran?

A reported buildup of US B2 stealth bomber jets, Globmaster C17 planes, Navy vessels and other American military assets in Diego Garcia base and in the Middle East region is leading to speculations of a possible massive strike by the US targeting Iran or Yemeni Houthis backed by it. This has prompted calls in Iran to bomb Diego Garcia pre-emptively to prevent a direct US strike on the Islamic Republic. The spiralling events come as US President Donald Trump warned of 'real pain' for the Houthis and their alleged supporter, Iran. He has warned of bombings, the likes of which was never seen before. Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacking US aircraft carrier thrice in last 24 hours The buildup and possible strikes on Iran or Yemen could also be a way for Trump to drive attention away from the recent Signal chat leak scandal. The chat by top US security officials was mistakenly leaked to the editor of The Atlantic, and the magazine published the whole conversation on the March 15 US strikes targeting Houthis in Yemen. What is the buildup in Diego Garcia? Diego Garcia hosts one of the key US bases in the Indo-Pacific for its bombers to take off, the other one being Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. At least five B-2 Spirit jets are in Diego Garcia, said reports based on satellite image and open source intelligence analysis. B-2 bombers are stealth fighter jets known as 'ghosts of the sky'. They can evade air defences and radar detection. Trump vows continued strikes on Yemen's Houthis, warns Iran 'real pain is yet to come' At least seven C-17A Globemaster IIIs are in Diego Garcia or arriving. Globemasters are military transport aircraft, used for fast delivery of troops and cargo to US bases. The tankers' presence means a large-scale deployment is on the anvil, that will require frequent refuelling. The globemasters may have transported troops, supplies, arms and ammunition to support the B2 bombers. Will Iran attack Diego Garcia first? A top Iranian commander warned that US bases and its forces in the region can be targetted in a retaliatory attack. "The Americans have at least 10 bases and 50,000 forces near Iran. This means they are sitting in a glass room. Someone sitting in a glass room would not throw rocks at others," he was quoted as saying in news agency reports. The Telegraph UK, meanwhile, reported citing some unnamed officials that Iranian armed forces are pushing for a preemptive strike on the Diego Garcia base, located on Chagos Islands. 'Demise has arrived': Iranian dissidents, empowered by Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy, demand regime’s fall “Top commanders are being urged to launch preemptive strikes on the island and its base if Trump’s threats have become more serious,” it quoted the official as saying. Is America readying for a long war in the Middle East? The US is sending more military assets across its bases and installations including Diego Garcia, according to military analysts, who think it is in preparation for a big strike. Some 18 US Air Force tankers are being staged in the Pacific - at Travis Air Force Base in California, Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Honolulu and Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. Israel PM picks ex-navy commander Eli Sharvit as new security chief This, according to them, suggests that air assets are being moved into the Pacific theater. On Sunday (Mar 27), US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US would continue targeting Houthis after the March 15 strikes killed at least 53 people. (With inputs from agencies)

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