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Iran tension

Trump won’t destroy Iran – Khamenei
US warships deployed to the Persian Gulf will not intimidate Tehran and could ultimately sink, the supreme leader has warned
Feb 17, 2026 18:15
US should benefit financially for any deal to last – Iran
Cooperation in high-yield sectors would make an accord between Tehran and Washington more durable, Iranian Deputy FM Hamid Ghanbari has said
Feb 16, 2026 16:47
Top Israeli general secretly visits Pentagon
West Jerusalem is reportedly concerned that Trump could reach a deal with Tehran without ordering military strikes
Feb 1, 2026 23:03
Trump’s ‘armada’ on Iran’s doorstep: What we know so far EXPLAINER
The US president has said a large naval contingent is heading to the region after promising help to protesters in the Middle Eastern country
Jan 27, 2026 13:40
Iran has ‘finger on trigger’ to repel US attack – general
Mohammad Pakpour of the Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a stern warning after Donald Trump said a “massive fleet” was bound for the region
Jan 24, 2026 20:52
US attack on Iran imminent – Reuters
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to launch military strikes against the country amid ongoing mass protests there
Jan 14, 2026 21:06

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