U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed on Tuesday that a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea. The engagement occurred approximately 500 miles from the southern coast of Iran as the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
04 February,2026 06:12 PM ISTThe Middle East is on a knife-edge. In a move that has sent shockwaves from Washington to Israel, Iran has officially thrown down its "nuclear armour". Senior advisor Ali Shamkhani just declared a total ban on transferring Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile abroad, effectively killing a Russian-brokered deal before it even began. With 60% enriched uranium sitting on Iranian soil, the "Nuclear Red Line" has been drawn. While the US and Israel demand the total removal of these materials, Tehran is signaling a different path; a conditional reduction to 20% enrichment, but only if the West blinks first. WATCH
04 February,2026 02:05 AM ISTTensions between Iran and the United States have entered a new phase after senior Iranian parliamentary leader Hamidreza Haji Babaei issued a stark warning referencing a “third mistake” by Washington, language that has triggered widespread global concern and diplomatic alarm. The remarks, which include references to “funeral prayers” for President Trump and a guaranteed response to any future hostile action, are being interpreted as a strategic message aimed at both external deterrence and internal political consolidation. Iranian leadership framed the rhetoric as a response to alleged past military actions, security operations and Western interference narratives. WATCH
04 February,2026 01:38 AM ISTDonald Trump says he remains hopeful of reaching a deal with Iran, but warns that if talks fail, “we’ll find out” what happens next. His comments come hours after Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that any US attack would trigger a regional war in the Middle East. Tensions are rising as the United States deploys the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln along with a powerful fleet of warships to the Persian Gulf, placing American forces within striking distance of Iran. The Pentagon says the buildup is meant to deter aggression, while keeping all military options on the table.
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