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February 2, 2026 6:50 PM

Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict. Tensions remain high following a U.S. naval buildup near Iran after a violent crackdown on anti-government protests last month, described as the deadliest domestic unrest since the 1979 revolution. U.S. President Donald Trump, who stopped short of inter...

January 14, 2026 9:08 PM

US issues security advisory at Qatar base as Iran unrest raises regional tensions

The United States has issued a leave-by-evening advisory for certain personnel at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, reflecting heightened security concerns as unrest in Iran intensifies and regional tensions escalate. The base, which hosts about 10,000 US troops, was previously targeted by Iran in June in response to American strikes on its nuclear facilities. Qatar said the limited drawdown of personnel was a precautionary measure linked to current regional tensions, even as it renewed calls for de-e...

January 14, 2026 7:17 PM

Indian nationals strongly advised to avoid travel to Iran until further notice: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday strongly advised Indian nationals to avoid travel to Iran until further notice, citing the deteriorating security situation and continuing protests in the country. “In view of the ongoing developments in Iran, Indian nationals are once again strongly advised to avoid travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice,” the MEA said. The advisory follows an earlier warning issued by the Government of India on January 5, amid growin...

January 13, 2026 8:28 PM

Gory tales emerge from Iran as international calls resume amid weeks-long turmoil

More than 646 protesters have been killed and nearly 10,700 people arrested as anti-government demonstrations enter their third week in Iran, according to a US-based rights group. Witnesses who managed to make international phone calls after weeks of communication blackouts described scenes of devastation, with several banks and government offices burned during the unrest. The internet shutdown, now in its fourth day, has severely disrupted banking operations, leaving financial institutions stru...

January 12, 2026 1:08 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iranian leaders had contacted him and were seeking negotiations. Iran’s parliament speaker said any American attack would make US military facilities, shipping centres in the region and Israel legitima...

January 12, 2026 12:56 PM

Nationwide Protests in Iran Enter Third Week Amid Escalating Violence and Internet Blackout

Mass anti-government protests sweeping across Iran have continued into their third week, marking the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority since the 2022-2023 Mahsa Amini uprising. What began as demonstrations over a severe economic crisis, fueled by soaring inflation and the collapse of the rial currency. has evolved into widespread calls for regime change, with protesters chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and expressing support for a return to monar...

January 9, 2026 12:12 PM

Iran imposes nationwide internet blackout

Iran has imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout as anti-government protests enter their 13th day and spread across all 31 provinces. Monitoring group NetBlocks says connectivity across the country dropped sharply on the evening of January eighth and to the 9th morning.,with mobile phone services also severely disrupted. Rights groups report at least 45 protesters have been killed since the unrest began on December twenty-eighth, including children, with more than two-thousand-two-hun...

January 9, 2026 9:56 AM

Iran protests intensify as exiled prince seeks to rally nationwide support

Iran is witnessing its most serious wave of unrest since 2022, with protests entering their 13th day and spreading across major cities and provincial towns. The demonstrations, which began over a collapsing rial and soaring living costs, have escalated into broader political challenges to the authorities. Markets and bazaars have shut in several locations, and security forces have clashed with crowds in Tehran, Isfahan, and parts of western and northeastern Iran. Rights groups report that at lea...