Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a stark warning to President Donald Trump, saying any U.S. military strike on Iran would trigger a harsh and regrettable response, amounting to all-out war. Pezeshkian also warned that any attack targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader would be treated as an attack on the entire nation. The warning comes after Trump suggested it may be time for new leadership in Iran, amid widespread protests and mounting international pressure. Iranian officials say such statements are dangerous and could push the region toward direct conflict.
19 January,2026 09:04 PM IST
In a decisive pre-dawn operation, U.S. forces moved swiftly to intercept and secure the tanker M/T Sophia in international Caribbean waters, marking a major escalation in Washington’s crackdown on illicit maritime networks operating beyond the reach of global sanctions. According to U.S. Southern Command, the vessel, identified as a stateless, sanctioned tanker linked to sanctions-evasion routes involving Russia, Iran and Venezuela was apprehended before first light through a coordinated effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security agencies. The operation was carried out without incident. WATCH
19 January,2026 01:35 AM IST
Iran’s political future may be approaching a decisive moment. Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi has intensified calls for nationwide protests, urging Iranians to return to the streets and asking the international community to increase pressure on Tehran. Speaking from exile, Pahlavi argues that the Islamic Republic is nearing collapse and that coordinated global action could accelerate change. At the same time, President Donald Trump has issued repeated warnings to Iran’s leadership, signaling potential consequences over the violent suppression of protests.
17 January,2026 06:21 PM IST
Concerns over Iran’s internal stability are rapidly escalating as multiple U.S. allies take emergency diplomatic action. New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran, evacuating all staff on commercial flights amid what officials describe as a sharply deteriorating security environment.
17 January,2026 06:19 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
