Published: Jan 27, 2026, 23:06 IST | Updated: Jan 27, 2026, 23:06 IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with one of the largest naval armadas ever assembled near its shores, even as he insists that diplomacy remains an option. But a sudden softening in his tone, claiming Iran is ready to make a deal has kept West Asia on edge. With the UAE saying it will not allow its territory to be used for strikes against Iran, and Iran-backed proxies pledging support to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, tensions in the region continue to rise