The United States has deployed a major naval force toward Iran as tensions rise following months of deadly protests and nuclear concerns. President Trump confirmed that a large flotilla of warships and air assets is moving into the region, stressing that he hopes military action can still be avoided.
23 January,2026 08:49 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued one of his strongest deterrence messages yet toward Iran, warning of overwhelming retaliation if any assassination attempt linked to Tehran targets him or U.S. interests. Speaking during a nationally televised interview, Trump made it clear that any act of aggression would be met with a response designed to completely neutralize the threat. The warning comes amid rising tensions after Iranian officials cautioned against any actions directed at Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s armed forces swiftly responded, with senior commanders delivering a stark counter-warning, vowing severe consequences for any move against their leadership. WATCH
22 January,2026 12:28 AM IST
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 ISTADVERTISEMENT
