Major European airlines, including Air France and KLM, suspended flights to parts of the Middle East citing security concerns as US-Iran tensions rose after President Donald Trump warned that a US “armada” was heading toward the Gulf.

Airlines cancel flights to Middle East after Trump’s ‘armada’ warning to Iran – What’s happening?

The warning from the Iranian President comes a day after US President Donald Trump asserted that it's time to look beyond Ayatollah Khamenei's leadership. 

Attack on Ayatollah Khamenei would mean declaration of war, warns Iranian President

Iran's military capabilities, regional networks and internal dynamics mean that any attempt at a swift, low-cost strike would be far more complex and risky than operations conducted in Venezuela.

Why US cannot carry out a swift strike on Iran like it did in Venezuela

The United States stands by the “brave people of Iran,” and President Donald Trump "has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told the U.N. Security Council on Thursday.

Emergency UNSC Session on Iran as US Envoy Signals Options 

A senior UN official warned on Thursday that threats of military action against Iran, like those made by US President Donald Trump, increased "volatility" in the protest-torn country.

UN Official Says Threats to Iran Spike 'Volatility' | Trump Closely Monitoring Situation

Amid this unrest, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered his first public address since the demonstrations began, calling for unity and denouncing foreign influence, while addressing the United States directly.

Iran 'rioters' want to please Trump; he should focus on US problems: 6 things Supreme Leader Khamenei said on protests

As Iran prepares to resume nuclear talks with European powers, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken a hardline stance against the United States. In a fiery address, Khamenei accused Washington of trying to enforce “obedience” on Iran — a move he called a grave insult to the Iranian people. The comments come amid a fragile geopolitical environment, following the June war between Iran, Israel, and the US. European countries have warned of reactivating UN sanctions if Tehran doesn't return to the table in good faith.

Iran refuses to ‘obey’ US as nuclear talks with Europe restart

Israel's military released video on Sunday showing its fighter jets escorting US B-52 bombers over Israeli skies. Watch: The military said it escorted two US bombers.

Israeli jets escort US B-52 bombers amid Iran tensions

The United States of America has officially asked the UNSC to reimpose sanctions, including an arms embargo on Iran. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo submitted a letter to the UNSC president arguing that Iran had violated the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

US-Iran tensions: Mike Pompeo writes to UNSC president to reimpose sanctions on Iran

The US government has for the first time seized vessels allegedly loaded with Iranian fuel in violation of sanctions imposed by the Trump administration. Watch report.

1st Iranian fuel cargo confiscated by US: Fuel supply line defies US sanctions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday that Tehran was watching US activities and said his country will not initiate a conflict in the region. Rouhani's comments came during a telephone call to Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani amid rising tension between Washington and Tehran, were made, Iranian state media reported.

Iranian President Rouhani says Tehran watches US closely, but won't start conflict

The United States' warships will be destroyed if they threaten Tehran's security in the Gulf, Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Chief warned the US on Tursday. The warning comes a day after US President Donald Trump warned Iran over harassment of US ships on Twitter.

US warships will be destroyed if Tehran's interests threatened: Iran Revolutionary Guards Chief

Iraqi security forces killed at least one protester and wounded 25 others on Friday when they launched tear gas canisters to break up a crowd trying to breach Baghdad's Sinak bridge, security and medical sources told Reuters.

Iraqi security forces kill one protester, wound 25: Report

Washington on Friday spurned an Iraqi request to prepare to pull out its troops, amid heightened US-Iranian tensions after the US killing of an Iranian commander in Baghdad and said it was exploring a possible expansion of NATO's presence there.

US-Iran tensions escalate as Washington refuses Tehran's request to remove troops

Iran's missile attacks on US targets did not aim to kill the American soldiers, a senior Iranian commander said after United States President Donald Trump said that no US troops were hurt in Wednesday's strike on its airbase in Iraq.

Iran missile attack news: Solemani's killing was American justice, says Trump at campaign rally in Ohio

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. The five-page resolution emphasised that if President Trump wants to take the US to war, he would need authorization from Congress.

US House of Representatives curbs Trump's war powers amid Iran tensions

Indian shares ended higher on Friday as easing US-Iran tensions pulled down oil prices, while investors awaited December quarter earnings from IT bellwether Infosys Ltd scheduled to be released later in the day.

Nifty, Sensex end higher on cooling oil prices

Indian shares rose on Friday, tracking global markets, as US-Iran tensions abated and investors looked for domestic cues ahead of corporate earnings. The NSE Nifty 50 index inched up 0.

Nifty, Sensex headed for weekly gain as Mideast tensions ease

American airstrikes last week killed Iranian Quds Force commander Major-Genral Qasim Soleimani and Iraq's militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, which drove the entire region into a state of chaos.

Iran missile attack news: Iran appears to be standing down, says Trump

A three-day national funeral procession was held for the head of Iran's Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani, marked by hundreds of thousands of mourners who were seen carrying his casket with the slain general's posters across Iran and Iraq.

Latest updates on Iran general Qasem Soleimani's killing

The Boeing commercial flight carried 176 people when it crashed shortly after take-off from Tehran's main airport. The crash of Ukraine International Airlines came hours after Iran launched a ballistic missile attack on Iraqi bases housing US soldiers, but both Ukrainian and Iranian officials said they suspected a mechanical issue that brought down the Boeing 737-800 aircraft. There is no clarity on what led to the crash. Amid the tensions with the United States Iran has now refused to hand over the plane black box to the aircraft manufacturer. #PlaneCrash #IranPlaneCrash #FinePrint #US #Iran #Boeing

Fineprint: Iran plane crash, What do we know about the crash

The biggest worry across the world right now is about West Asia. Will Iran's missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq bring Iran & the U.S. closer to war? Or will both the side claim victory and end this conflict? On WionEdit MollyGambhir explains. #WIONEdit #US #Iran

WION Edit: Will US-Iran tensions escalate further?

Afghanistan has said while the ongoing US, Iran tensions are not impacting Chabahar project, it hopes smooth working of the project will continue in the future. Speaking to WION from Kabul, Afghanistan's Transport ministry spokesperson Alisina Saeed said, "No impact as of now to Chabahar port.

Afghanistan hopes the US-Iran tensions won't impact Chabahar project

As tension is rising between the United States and Iran after the killing of Iranian's top military commander, Qasem Soleimani, the Philippines government is preparing to evacuate thousands of Filipinos working in the Middle East region.

Philippines prepares for 'evacuation' of citizens in Middle East

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