The US can strike Iranian targets from 1,600 km away using JASSM-XR and Tomahawk missiles. This standoff strategy keeps pilots safe from S-300 air defences while hitting hardened sites with 450 kg warheads. B-1B bombers and naval vessels provide the heavy firepower needed.

The US can strike Iranian targets from 1,600 km away using JASSM-XR and Tomahawk missiles. This standoff strategy keeps pilots safe from S-300 air defences while hitting hardened sites with 450 kg warheads. B-1B bombers and naval vessels provide the heavy firepower needed.

Without crossing borders: How the US can hit Iranian targets using 1,500-km standoff weapons

The US could rely on air strikes, cyber attacks and economic blockades to neutralise Iran, avoiding a costly ground invasion and minimising troop risks.

The US could rely on air strikes, cyber attacks and economic blockades to neutralise Iran, avoiding a costly ground invasion and minimising troop risks.

Missiles, not troops: How the US can defeat Iran without invading or occupying

Does Iran have chemical weapons? The US accuses Tehran of developing pharmaceutical-based agents that target the central nervous system. These ‘silent’ weapons, potentially mountable on missiles or drones pose a threat arguably deadlier than conventional explosives.

Does Iran have chemical weapons? The US accuses Tehran of developing pharmaceutical-based agents that target the central nervous system. These ‘silent’ weapons, potentially mountable on missiles or drones pose a threat arguably deadlier than conventional explosives.

‘More deadly than missiles?’ Does Iran have chemical or unconventional weapons

The US Air Force holds a distinct technological edge with its vast stealth fleet, but Iran’s dense, mobile air defence network and mountainous terrain create a formidable challenge.

The US Air Force holds a distinct technological edge with its vast stealth fleet, but Iran’s dense, mobile air defence network and mountainous terrain create a formidable challenge.

Who has the edge? US air power versus Iran’s layered defence

Israel uses a 6-layer air defence network including Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow 2, Arrow 3, C-Dome, and the new laser-based Iron Beam to intercept threats from rockets to space-based missiles.

Israel uses a 6-layer air defence network including Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow 2, Arrow 3, C-Dome, and the new laser-based Iron Beam to intercept threats from rockets to space-based missiles.

'6 layers of defence': How Israel can block drones and cruise missiles coming towards it

The US has deployed F-35s, bombers, and tankers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rising Iran tensions. As CENTCOM's forward HQ, the base is critical for projecting American air power. This move strengthens deterrence and extends the reach of US forces across the Middle East.

The US has deployed F-35s, bombers, and tankers to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid rising Iran tensions. As CENTCOM's forward HQ, the base is critical for projecting American air power. This move strengthens deterrence and extends the reach of US forces across the Middle East.

Why Al Udeid Air Base matters now: US deploys F-35s, bombers and tankers amid rising Iran tensions

The US military employs 'standoff' warfare to strike Iran without entering its airspace. Key assets include Tomahawk Block V missiles with a 1,600 km range, stealthy JASSM-ERs, and Ohio-class submarines carrying 154 missiles. These technologies allow precise remote attacks.

The US military employs 'standoff' warfare to strike Iran without entering its airspace. Key assets include Tomahawk Block V missiles with a 1,600 km range, stealthy JASSM-ERs, and Ohio-class submarines carrying 154 missiles. These technologies allow precise remote attacks.

What makes it so powerful? Know how the US can strike Iran without entering its airspace

The US maintains a powerful 'Ring of Steel' around Iran with bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE. Supporting 50,000 troops, stealth fighters, and naval fleets, this network ensures rapid strike capability and robust missile defence across the Middle East.

The US maintains a powerful 'Ring of Steel' around Iran with bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE. Supporting 50,000 troops, stealth fighters, and naval fleets, this network ensures rapid strike capability and robust missile defence across the Middle East.

What makes the US Middle East base network powerful enough to attack Iran?

The US has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to the Middle East to ensure regional stability. From logistics hubs in Kuwait to airbases in Qatar, this surge aims to deter aggression and protect allies.

The US has deployed nearly 50,000 troops to the Middle East to ensure regional stability. From logistics hubs in Kuwait to airbases in Qatar, this surge aims to deter aggression and protect allies.

50,000 military personnel? Why has the US deployed soldiers in the Middle East

In a bid to persuade Donald Trump for US intervention in Iran amid intensified protests, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahalvi on Monday (Jan 12) resorted to ego-stroking the US president by saying "President Trump is not Obama" and his word of support for the protesters reflect that, adding that "The President is a man of action and a man of peace" and should immidately take action against Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime to "bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen."&nbsp;"The President is a man of action and a man of peace. Now, he can act to bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen: by helping Iranians finally end this criminal regime," he posted on X.&nbsp;Pahalvi stressed that "The regime is weak and on its back legs" and Iranians are ready to topple it. He urged Donald Trump not to engage in negotiations with this "criminal regime."&nbsp;"The regime is weak and on its back legs. The people are ready to topple it. They do not need boots on the ground. All they need is the action of the leader of the free world. Negotiating with this criminal regime, which is still threatening America and the President, will not bring peace. But immediate action to support these brave protesters will save thousands of lives and bring lasting peace to the region," the crown prince added.&nbsp;Reza Pahalvi made these statements, quoting Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's post in which he argued that the United States must intervene to end the brutal oppression of the Iranian regime.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iranian-military-will-teach-an-unforgettable-lesson-to-trump-if-us-attacks-iran-parliament-speaker-1768228535454">Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker</a>&nbsp;Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, argued that the United States encouraged the protesters to continue risking their lives; therefore, it must act decisively in Iran. PahalvI, endorsing Graham's view, said "That will be President Trump’s legacy".&nbsp;These remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts.&nbsp;According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days.&nbsp;Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown during the 1979 revolution to establish an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ali Khomenai as Supreme Leader.&nbsp;The exiled crown prince who enraged as prominent opposition voices among Iranians living abroad called on the workers and employees in key sectors of the economy, especially oil, gas and energy, to begin nationwide strikes. "I am certain that by making our street presence more targeted, and at the same time, by cutting off the financial lifelines, we will completely bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees".

Protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people have been killed in Iran during brutal crackdowns on the protests, including 48 members of the security forces.

In a bid to persuade Donald Trump for US intervention in Iran amid intensified protests, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahalvi on Monday (Jan 12) resorted to ego-stroking the US president by saying "President Trump is not Obama" and his word of support for the protesters reflect that, adding that "The President is a man of action and a man of peace" and should immidately take action against Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime to "bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen." "The President is a man of action and a man of peace. Now, he can act to bring about the greatest peace the world has ever seen: by helping Iranians finally end this criminal regime," he posted on X. Pahalvi stressed that "The regime is weak and on its back legs" and Iranians are ready to topple it. He urged Donald Trump not to engage in negotiations with this "criminal regime." "The regime is weak and on its back legs. The people are ready to topple it. They do not need boots on the ground. All they need is the action of the leader of the free world. Negotiating with this criminal regime, which is still threatening America and the President, will not bring peace. But immediate action to support these brave protesters will save thousands of lives and bring lasting peace to the region," the crown prince added. Reza Pahalvi made these statements, quoting Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's post in which he argued that the United States must intervene to end the brutal oppression of the Iranian regime. Also Read: Iranian military will teach 'an unforgettable lesson' to Trump if US attacks Iran: Parliament speaker Graham, a close ally of Donald Trump, argued that the United States encouraged the protesters to continue risking their lives; therefore, it must act decisively in Iran. PahalvI, endorsing Graham's view, said "That will be President Trump’s legacy". These remarks come amid the Trump Administration's mounting rhetoric as protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. The US president repeatedly cautioned Iranian authorities against using brutal force to quell the protests and warned that the US would get involved if protesters were killed and would hit the country where it hurts. According to a US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people died in brutal crackdowns on protests in Iran, of these killed 48 individuals belonged to security forces. It anticipates the death toll will go up in the coming days. Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last monarch, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was overthrown during the 1979 revolution to establish an Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ali Khomenai as Supreme Leader. The exiled crown prince who enraged as prominent opposition voices among Iranians living abroad called on the workers and employees in key sectors of the economy, especially oil, gas and energy, to begin nationwide strikes. "I am certain that by making our street presence more targeted, and at the same time, by cutting off the financial lifelines, we will completely bring the Islamic Republic and its worn-out and fragile repression apparatus to its knees".

Protests in the Islamic Republic entered their third week. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, nearly 490 people have been killed in Iran during brutal crackdowns on the protests, including 48 members of the security forces.

'Trump is not Obama': Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for immediate US intervention in Iran

Israel’s integrated defense shield contrasts with Iran’s heavy missile network. Advanced interceptors like Iron Dome and Arrow 3 face long-range systems like the S-300 and Bavar-373.

Israel’s integrated defense shield contrasts with Iran’s heavy missile network. Advanced interceptors like Iron Dome and Arrow 3 face long-range systems like the S-300 and Bavar-373.

How can it make a difference in war? How Iran’s air defences compare with Israel’s

Iran’s government on Monday (Jan 12) said that the country is ready for negotiations with the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene with military force amid protests, but warned that the Islamic Republic was “fully prepared for war”. This comes after Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s leadership was seeking “to negotiate” with his administration after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. Hundreds have been killed amid demonstrations that started two weeks ago over the rising cost of living in the country.“The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state TV. “We are also ready for negotiations but these negotiations should be fair, with equal rights and based on mutual respect.”Araghchi added that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. He said that the protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for Trump to intervene.Meanwhile, the ministry’s spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the “channel of communication between our foreign minister and the special envoy of the president of the United States is open.” He added, “Messages are exchanged whenever necessary.”Trump said that Tehran has indicated its willingness to talk. “The leaders of Iran called” yesterday, the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that “a meeting is being set up... They want to negotiate.” However, “we may have to act before a meeting,” he added, suggesting a possible military intervention in the country.Meanwhile, the internet shutdown in the country has now lasted over 48 hours, monitor Netblocks said. “As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark.”At least 192 protesters have been killed, the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said, adding that the actual toll could be much higher.“Unverified reports indicate that at least several hundreds, and according to some sources, more than 2,000 people may have been killed,” said IHR. It added that more than 2,600 protesters have been arrested by Iranian authorities as per the estimates.&nbsp;

Iran said it is ready for fair negotiations with the US but warned it is “fully prepared for war” after Trump threatened military action amid deadly protests over rising living costs that have killed hundreds across the country in the past two weeks.

Iran’s government on Monday (Jan 12) said that the country is ready for negotiations with the United States after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene with military force amid protests, but warned that the Islamic Republic was “fully prepared for war”. This comes after Trump said on Sunday that Iran’s leadership was seeking “to negotiate” with his administration after he repeatedly threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters. Hundreds have been killed amid demonstrations that started two weeks ago over the rising cost of living in the country. “The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a conference of foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state TV. “We are also ready for negotiations but these negotiations should be fair, with equal rights and based on mutual respect.” Araghchi added that “the situation has come under total control” after a bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. He said that the protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for Trump to intervene. Meanwhile, the ministry’s spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said that the “channel of communication between our foreign minister and the special envoy of the president of the United States is open.” He added, “Messages are exchanged whenever necessary.” Trump said that Tehran has indicated its willingness to talk. “The leaders of Iran called” yesterday, the US president told reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that “a meeting is being set up... They want to negotiate.” However, “we may have to act before a meeting,” he added, suggesting a possible military intervention in the country. Meanwhile, the internet shutdown in the country has now lasted over 48 hours, monitor Netblocks said. “As Iran wakes up to a new day, metrics show the national internet blackout is past the 84 hour mark.” At least 192 protesters have been killed, the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said, adding that the actual toll could be much higher. “Unverified reports indicate that at least several hundreds, and according to some sources, more than 2,000 people may have been killed,” said IHR. It added that more than 2,600 protesters have been arrested by Iranian authorities as per the estimates.

Iran said it is ready for fair negotiations with the US but warned it is “fully prepared for war” after Trump threatened military action amid deadly protests over rising living costs that have killed hundreds across the country in the past two weeks.

‘Not seeking war, but fully prepared for war’: Iran seeks talks after Trump’s military threats

 It is in this context that attention has turned to the Khorramshahr-4, the largest and most formidable missile in Iran’s arsenal, now at the centre of Tehran’s deterrence messaging.

&nbsp;It is in this context that attention has turned to the Khorramshahr-4, the largest and most formidable missile in Iran’s arsenal, now at the centre of Tehran’s deterrence messaging.

What is Iran’s Khorramshahr-4 missile? 6 things to know about its range, warhead and threat

Iran’s air defence relies on the Russian S-300 and local Bavar-373 to counter U.S. threats. While formidable against older jets, the network faces challenges from stealth technology, electronic jamming and saturation attacks.

Iran’s air defence relies on the Russian S-300 and local Bavar-373 to counter U.S. threats. While formidable against older jets, the network faces challenges from stealth technology, electronic jamming and saturation attacks.

'US vs Iran': What Iran’s air defenses can and cannot stop

A US-Iran war could push oil to $150, crash stock markets, and spike global inflation. Shipping costs may rise 50 per cent, hitting importers like India hard.

A US-Iran war could push oil to $150, crash stock markets, and spike global inflation. Shipping costs may rise 50 per cent, hitting importers like India hard.

‘US vs Iran’: What would it mean for the world economy?

Iran's 2026 protests, sparked by economic collapse and inflation, have spread to 185 cities. Unlike 2022, traditional merchants have joined the unrest. With many confirmed deaths and a total internet blackout, the regime faces its toughest challenge yet.

Iran's 2026 protests, sparked by economic collapse and inflation, have spread to 185 cities. Unlike 2022, traditional merchants have joined the unrest. With many confirmed deaths and a total internet blackout, the regime faces its toughest challenge yet.

What is really happening? How this 2026 Iran protest is different

The relationship is a Strategic Partnership, not a Military Alliance. The support provided would be material (weapons), informational (intelligence), and political (UN vetoes), rather than combat-based.

The relationship is a Strategic Partnership, not a Military Alliance. The support provided would be material (weapons), informational (intelligence), and political (UN vetoes), rather than combat-based.

Could Iran’s allies, like Russia, come to its defence if the US strikes?

Iran rebuilt its air defences with the S-400 and domestic Bavar-373 after losing its S-300s in 2024. While capable against drones, the network struggles with integration and stealth detection, making it vulnerable to US air power.

Iran rebuilt its air defences with the S-400 and domestic Bavar-373 after losing its S-300s in 2024. While capable against drones, the network struggles with integration and stealth detection, making it vulnerable to US air power.

Can Iran’s air defense systems really stop a US strike? Which air defense systems do they have?

The streaming giant Netflix has redefined the idea of what people binge-watch around the world. Squid Game, a Korean survival drama launched in 2021, became one of the most-watched shows on Netflix within the first 28 days of its release, registering over 200 million views. From the dystopian Korean drama to a Spanish heist thriller, here is the full list of the shows watched most in the first month of release.<h2>Squid Game Season 1</h2>South Korean dystopian thriller, which revolves around a secret contest between 456 individuals going through severe economic hardship. Released in 2021, it clocked over 1,650.90 million hours within the first 28 days.<h2>Stranger Things Season 4</h2>The fourth instalment of the science fiction/horror show is based on a fictional small town which opens a gateway to a hostile alternate dimension following experiments. This edition of the Netflix flagship series registered over 1,352.09 million hours within the first 28 days.&nbsp;<h2>Wednesday Season 1</h2>Supernatural mystery comedy which revolves around Wednesday Addams, who is mastering her psychic ability, and solving a murder spree in her local town. Released on November 23, 2022, Wednesday Season 1 was watched over 1,237.15 million hours in the first 28 days. It made Jena Ortega a household name, partly due to a TikTok dance which snowballed into a cultural moment.<h2>Squid Game Season 2</h2>The second edition of the Korean Dystopian thriller also makes the list with over 1,187.80 million watch hours in the first 28 days.<h2>Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story</h2>This is a crime drama anthology centring around an American serial killer of the 1970s, Jeffrey Dahmer, who killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys and stored their body parts for a pathological fetish. There were cases of necrophilia and cannibalism involved with his murders. &nbsp;The series was launched on September 21, 2022, and clocked over 856.22 million watch hours.<h2>Money Heist Season 5</h2>Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), once a little-known Spanish series, became a global phenomenon after Netflix picked it, dubbed and subtitled it, and marketed it as high-stakes, anti-capitalist thrillers for the streaming generation. Part 5 alone racked up nearly 792.53 million hours of viewership.&nbsp;<h2>Bridgerton Season 3, 2 &amp;1</h2>Set in the backdrop of the Regency era, this is an American alternative history show based on the book Bridgerton. It revolves around the life of siblings belonging to a noble family. The three seasons of the historical romance, ie Bridgerton Season 3, 2 and 1, clocked over 786.10, 656.26, and 625.49 million watch hours and rank 7,8 and 9 in the list, respectively.<h2>Money Heist Season 4</h2>The red jumpsuits and Salvador Dalí masks, which became cultural icons of rebellion from Delhi to Detroit, had to be in the list again. The show culturally familiarised this generation with the Italian song “Bella Ciao” dedicated to the partisans of the Italian resistance, who fought against the occupying troops of Nazi Germany and the collaborationist Fascist forces during the liberation of Italy. The song itself became a cultural symbol of resistance. Season 4 clocked nearly 619.01 million watch hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Update your watch list with Netflix’s most-watched shows of all time, from Squid Game and Stranger Things to Money Heist and Wednesday. See how these global hits captivated audiences in their first 28 days.

The streaming giant Netflix has redefined the idea of what people binge-watch around the world. Squid Game, a Korean survival drama launched in 2021, became one of the most-watched shows on Netflix within the first 28 days of its release, registering over 200 million views. From the dystopian Korean drama to a Spanish heist thriller, here is the full list of the shows watched most in the first month of release. Squid Game Season 1 South Korean dystopian thriller, which revolves around a secret contest between 456 individuals going through severe economic hardship. Released in 2021, it clocked over 1,650.90 million hours within the first 28 days. Stranger Things Season 4 The fourth instalment of the science fiction/horror show is based on a fictional small town which opens a gateway to a hostile alternate dimension following experiments. This edition of the Netflix flagship series registered over 1,352.09 million hours within the first 28 days. Wednesday Season 1 Supernatural mystery comedy which revolves around Wednesday Addams, who is mastering her psychic ability, and solving a murder spree in her local town. Released on November 23, 2022, Wednesday Season 1 was watched over 1,237.15 million hours in the first 28 days. It made Jena Ortega a household name, partly due to a TikTok dance which snowballed into a cultural moment. Squid Game Season 2 The second edition of the Korean Dystopian thriller also makes the list with over 1,187.80 million watch hours in the first 28 days. Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story This is a crime drama anthology centring around an American serial killer of the 1970s, Jeffrey Dahmer, who killed and dismembered seventeen men and boys and stored their body parts for a pathological fetish. There were cases of necrophilia and cannibalism involved with his murders. The series was launched on September 21, 2022, and clocked over 856.22 million watch hours. Money Heist Season 5 Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), once a little-known Spanish series, became a global phenomenon after Netflix picked it, dubbed and subtitled it, and marketed it as high-stakes, anti-capitalist thrillers for the streaming generation. Part 5 alone racked up nearly 792.53 million hours of viewership. Bridgerton Season 3, 2 &1 Set in the backdrop of the Regency era, this is an American alternative history show based on the book Bridgerton. It revolves around the life of siblings belonging to a noble family. The three seasons of the historical romance, ie Bridgerton Season 3, 2 and 1, clocked over 786.10, 656.26, and 625.49 million watch hours and rank 7,8 and 9 in the list, respectively. Money Heist Season 4 The red jumpsuits and Salvador Dalí masks, which became cultural icons of rebellion from Delhi to Detroit, had to be in the list again. The show culturally familiarised this generation with the Italian song “Bella Ciao” dedicated to the partisans of the Italian resistance, who fought against the occupying troops of Nazi Germany and the collaborationist Fascist forces during the liberation of Italy. The song itself became a cultural symbol of resistance. Season 4 clocked nearly 619.01 million watch hours.

Update your watch list with Netflix’s most-watched shows of all time, from Squid Game and Stranger Things to Money Heist and Wednesday. See how these global hits captivated audiences in their first 28 days.

From Squid Game to Money Heist: Netflix's most-watched shows

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 27) angrily rejected media reports suggesting his administration had considered offering Iran as much as $30 billion in economic incentives to build civilian nuclear facilities in exchange for halting uranium enrichment. Slamming reports by what Trump labelled as "fake news media", Trump questioned who was the "sleazebag" saying he wants to give Iran $30 billion to build non-nuclear facilities. "Never heard of this ridiculous idea," Trump posted late Friday on Truth Social. On Thursday, CNN, citing anonymous sources, reported that the Trump administration was exploring economic incentives for Tehran. The report was also carried by NBC News on Friday.<h2>Ridiculous 'hoax'</h2>"Who in the Fake News Media is the SleazeBag saying that 'President Trump wants to give Iran $30 Billion to build non-military Nuclear facilities.' Never heard of this ridiculous idea," Trump wrote on Truth Social late on Friday, calling the reports a "HOAX.""It’s just another HOAX put out by the Fake News in order to demean. These people are SICK!!!" he said.His comments come in response to reports by the reputed news outlets like CNN and NBC News, which, citing multiple sources, claimed that preliminary proposals were floated by US officials in recent days as part of ongoing indirect talks between Washington and Tehran. Those discussions, which began in April, are aimed at finding a diplomatic path forward for Iran's nuclear programme, which Iran says is peaceful and the US says must be prevented from reaching weapons capability.<h2>What did the reports claim the US was offering?</h2>According to the reports, one proposal involved unfreezing Iranian assets — potentially totalling up to $30 billion — in exchange for a freeze on uranium enrichment, a central demand of Western negotiators.The controversy comes just days after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel following a brief but dangerous 12-day war that erupted on June 13. That conflict began when Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iran to retaliate with ballistic missile strikes on a US airbase in Qatar. No casualties were reported.The US then entered the conflict directly, striking Iran's nuclear infrastructure with bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles. According to the Pentagon, six Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs were dropped on the fortified Fordow facility, while dozens of submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles targeted Natanz and Isfahan.

Slamming reports by what Trump labelled as "fake news media", Trump questioned who was the "sleazebag" saying he wants to give Iran $30 billion to build non-nuclear facilities.

US President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 27) angrily rejected media reports suggesting his administration had considered offering Iran as much as $30 billion in economic incentives to build civilian nuclear facilities in exchange for halting uranium enrichment. Slamming reports by what Trump labelled as "fake news media", Trump questioned who was the "sleazebag" saying he wants to give Iran $30 billion to build non-nuclear facilities. "Never heard of this ridiculous idea," Trump posted late Friday on Truth Social. On Thursday, CNN, citing anonymous sources, reported that the Trump administration was exploring economic incentives for Tehran. The report was also carried by NBC News on Friday. Ridiculous 'hoax' "Who in the Fake News Media is the SleazeBag saying that 'President Trump wants to give Iran $30 Billion to build non-military Nuclear facilities.' Never heard of this ridiculous idea," Trump wrote on Truth Social late on Friday, calling the reports a "HOAX." "It’s just another HOAX put out by the Fake News in order to demean. These people are SICK!!!" he said. His comments come in response to reports by the reputed news outlets like CNN and NBC News, which, citing multiple sources, claimed that preliminary proposals were floated by US officials in recent days as part of ongoing indirect talks between Washington and Tehran. Those discussions, which began in April, are aimed at finding a diplomatic path forward for Iran's nuclear programme, which Iran says is peaceful and the US says must be prevented from reaching weapons capability. What did the reports claim the US was offering? According to the reports, one proposal involved unfreezing Iranian assets — potentially totalling up to $30 billion — in exchange for a freeze on uranium enrichment, a central demand of Western negotiators. The controversy comes just days after Trump announced a ceasefire between Iran and Israel following a brief but dangerous 12-day war that erupted on June 13. That conflict began when Israel launched a surprise wave of airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites, prompting Iran to retaliate with ballistic missile strikes on a US airbase in Qatar. No casualties were reported. The US then entered the conflict directly, striking Iran's nuclear infrastructure with bunker-buster bombs and cruise missiles. According to the Pentagon, six Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs were dropped on the fortified Fordow facility, while dozens of submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles targeted Natanz and Isfahan.

Slamming reports by what Trump labelled as "fake news media", Trump questioned who was the "sleazebag" saying he wants to give Iran $30 billion to build non-nuclear facilities.

'Sleazebag hoax': Trump explodes over $30 billion nuclear incentive for Iran report

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi had vowed to take revenge against Trump over Soleimani's killing. Iran released an animated video of former US President Donald Trump being targeted by a drone on a golf course. The video was showcased on Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's offcial site.

Iran's mock video of drone strike on Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump made a 30-minute speech on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on his first foreign visit since taking office.&nbsp;

Trump&#39;s speech, preceded by a traditional Koranic reading, held Iran responsible for global extremism, urged Arab and Muslim nations to freeze channels of funding for groups including the Islamic State and Hezbollah, and highlighted US and Saudi commitment to economic development, inter-faith peace and the fight against terrorism.

Here are key highlights:&nbsp;

- On economic ties, Trump said some $400 billion in agreements signed this weekend with Saudi Arabia would create hundreds of thousands of jobs in both countries, and that he looked forward to cooperating in the future.

&quot;This landmark agreement includes the announcement of a $110 billion Saudi-funded defence purchase. And we will be sure to help our Saudi friends to get a good deal from our great American defence companies, the greatest anywhere in the world. This agreement will help the Saudi military to take a far greater role in security and operations having to do with security.&quot;&nbsp;

- Trump said Muslim-majority states should take the lead in combating extremism: &quot;A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists... Drive them out of your places of worship. Drive them out of your community.&quot;

- He said &quot;terrorists do not worship God, they worship death... This is not a battle between different faiths... this is a battle between good and evil.&quot;

- Trump praised the six-state Gulf Cooperation Council, specifically Saudi Arabia, for &quot;blocking funders from using their countries as a financial base for terror, and for designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation, which they certainly are, this year.&quot;

- The president said Iran was responsible for training armed groups in the wars in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, but drew a clear distinction between the &quot;richness and culture&quot; of the Iranian people and the government in Tehran.

- On Iran&#39;s influence, Trump said: &quot;The government that gives terrorists safe harbour, financial backing... It is the regime that is responsible for so much instability in that region. I am speaking of course of Iran. From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms and trains terrorists, militias and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region&quot; and calls for the destruction of Israel and death to America.

- On refugees, he praised Lebanon and Turkey for accommodating Syrians fleeing war at home: &quot;This region should not be a place from which refugees leave but to which newcomers flock.&quot;

- Trump said Arab and Muslim countries had suffered the deadliest toll of radicalism: &quot;Innocent blood soaked into the ancient ground... knows no religion, faith or tribe.&quot;

- He asked: &quot;Behind every pair of eyes is a soul that yearns for justice and years for peace. Today billions of faces are now looking at us, waiting for us to act on the great questions of our time. Will we be indifferent in the face of evil?&quot;

- Trump concluded with the &quot;promise that America will not seek to impose our way of life on others but to outstretch our hands.&quot;

(AFP)

He appealed to Muslim nations to ensure that 'terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil'

US President Donald Trump made a 30-minute speech on Sunday in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh on his first foreign visit since taking office. Trump's speech, preceded by a traditional Koranic reading, held Iran responsible for global extremism, urged Arab and Muslim nations to freeze channels of funding for groups including the Islamic State and Hezbollah, and highlighted US and Saudi commitment to economic development, inter-faith peace and the fight against terrorism. Here are key highlights: - On economic ties, Trump said some $400 billion in agreements signed this weekend with Saudi Arabia would create hundreds of thousands of jobs in both countries, and that he looked forward to cooperating in the future. "This landmark agreement includes the announcement of a $110 billion Saudi-funded defence purchase. And we will be sure to help our Saudi friends to get a good deal from our great American defence companies, the greatest anywhere in the world. This agreement will help the Saudi military to take a far greater role in security and operations having to do with security." - Trump said Muslim-majority states should take the lead in combating extremism: "A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists... Drive them out of your places of worship. Drive them out of your community." - He said "terrorists do not worship God, they worship death... This is not a battle between different faiths... this is a battle between good and evil." - Trump praised the six-state Gulf Cooperation Council, specifically Saudi Arabia, for "blocking funders from using their countries as a financial base for terror, and for designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation, which they certainly are, this year." - The president said Iran was responsible for training armed groups in the wars in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, but drew a clear distinction between the "richness and culture" of the Iranian people and the government in Tehran. - On Iran's influence, Trump said: "The government that gives terrorists safe harbour, financial backing... It is the regime that is responsible for so much instability in that region. I am speaking of course of Iran. From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms and trains terrorists, militias and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region" and calls for the destruction of Israel and death to America. - On refugees, he praised Lebanon and Turkey for accommodating Syrians fleeing war at home: "This region should not be a place from which refugees leave but to which newcomers flock." - Trump said Arab and Muslim countries had suffered the deadliest toll of radicalism: "Innocent blood soaked into the ancient ground... knows no religion, faith or tribe." - He asked: "Behind every pair of eyes is a soul that yearns for justice and years for peace. Today billions of faces are now looking at us, waiting for us to act on the great questions of our time. Will we be indifferent in the face of evil?" - Trump concluded with the "promise that America will not seek to impose our way of life on others but to outstretch our hands." (AFP)

Trump in Saudi Arabia: US president calls for isolation of Iran

Iran announced it will take &quot;reciprocal action&quot; against US individuals and companies after President Donald Trump&#39;s administration on Friday imposed new sanctions on Tehran over its weapons procurement network.

&quot;The Islamic Republic of Iran, in response to the new move by the United States of America and as a reciprocal action, will impose legal limitations for some American individuals and companies that have had a role in the creation and support of extreme terrorist groups in the region,&quot; the foreign ministry said in a statement.

US officials said its measures were in response to Iran&#39;s latest ballistic missile test and its support for Shiite Huthi rebels in Yemen who in the past week targeted a Saudi warship

(AFP)

Iran announced reciprocal action on US after it was hit by fresh sanctions by Trump administration

Iran announced it will take "reciprocal action" against US individuals and companies after President Donald Trump's administration on Friday imposed new sanctions on Tehran over its weapons procurement network. "The Islamic Republic of Iran, in response to the new move by the United States of America and as a reciprocal action, will impose legal limitations for some American individuals and companies that have had a role in the creation and support of extreme terrorist groups in the region," the foreign ministry said in a statement. US officials said its measures were in response to Iran's latest ballistic missile test and its support for Shiite Huthi rebels in Yemen who in the past week targeted a Saudi warship (AFP)

Iran's riposte to US sanctions: To put restrictions on US individuals, firms that back 'regional extremist groups'

The US government is expected to impose sanctions on Iran as tensions between the two countries spiked after&nbsp;US claims that&nbsp;Iran test-fired a ballistic missile. The sanctions are likely to be levied on individuals or entities linked to Iran&#39;s missile program and will be taken under existing presidential powers, AFP reported.

Tehran slammed the US warnings as &quot;provocative&quot; on Thursday. Iran has not confirmed or denied that the ballistic missile testing took place. The spokesman for Iran&#39;s foreign ministry,&nbsp;<a href="http://en.mehrnews.com/news/123184/Missile-test-Iran-s-absolute-right" target="_blank">Bahram Ghasemi, said</a>,&nbsp;&ldquo;regardless of authenticity and nature of these reports, it is a principal policy for Iran to test ballistic missiles in full compliance with the country&rsquo;s basic rights and international commitments&rdquo;.

Responding to a question by a journalist on whether military action is off the table, Trump replied: &quot;Nothing is off the table.&quot;&nbsp;Earlier, the president had tweeted that Iran has been &quot;formally put on notice&quot; after it test-fired a ballistic missile.

The US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, on Wednesday, had excoriated Iran for its &quot;destabilising behaviour&quot; in the West Asias region.&nbsp;Newly appointed US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Tuesday, had termed Iran&#39;s missile test as &quot;absolutely unacceptable&quot;.

Tension between the US and Iran is on the rise after Trump&#39;s election as the US president as the president during his election campaign had constantly threatened that he would tear up the 2015 international nuclear agreemnet with Iran. 
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Iran is among the seven countries that have been put on the immigration ban list. &nbsp;

(WION with inputs from AFP) 
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Earlier, the president had said Iran had been 'formally put on notice' after test-launching a ballistic missile

The US government is expected to impose sanctions on Iran as tensions between the two countries spiked after US claims that Iran test-fired a ballistic missile. The sanctions are likely to be levied on individuals or entities linked to Iran's missile program and will be taken under existing presidential powers, AFP reported. Tehran slammed the US warnings as "provocative" on Thursday. Iran has not confirmed or denied that the ballistic missile testing took place. The spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry, Bahram Ghasemi, said, “regardless of authenticity and nature of these reports, it is a principal policy for Iran to test ballistic missiles in full compliance with the country’s basic rights and international commitments”. Responding to a question by a journalist on whether military action is off the table, Trump replied: "Nothing is off the table." Earlier, the president had tweeted that Iran has been "formally put on notice" after it test-fired a ballistic missile. The US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, on Wednesday, had excoriated Iran for its "destabilising behaviour" in the West Asias region. Newly appointed US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, on Tuesday, had termed Iran's missile test as "absolutely unacceptable". Tension between the US and Iran is on the rise after Trump's election as the US president as the president during his election campaign had constantly threatened that he would tear up the 2015 international nuclear agreemnet with Iran. Iran is among the seven countries that have been put on the immigration ban list. (WION with inputs from AFP)

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