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Possible US-Iran clash?

Major airlines suspend Middle East routes

KLM, Air France and several major airlines suspend weekend flights to Israel and the Gulf amid rising regional tensions and speculation that the US may strike Iran following its protest crackdown.

Major airlines suspend Middle East routes

Vance:

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

US Vice President JD Vance says the US buildup in the Persian Gulf ensures Trump has options if Iran acts, stressing the need to protect American assets and personnel.

'Military buildup ensures options if Iran does something stupid'

Report:

Internet access to be fully restored across Iran by Saturday

Fars news agency reports that Iran has begun restoring international internet access, with full nationwide access expected within 24 hours after weeks of restrictions following unrest.

Internet access to be fully restored across Iran by Saturday

New sanctions

US targets Iran’s 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

US sanctions nine Iranian oil vessels and related firms, expanding pressure on Tehran over its protest crackdown.

US targets Iran’s 'shadow fleet' over protest crackdown

Trump warns Iran:

'We have a massive fleet heading in that direction'

Trump says the US has a “massive fleet" headed towards Iran and is watching Iran “very closely" after it cancelled executions of protesters last week.

'We have a massive fleet heading in that direction'

A missed opporttunity:

What could have toppled the mullahs and saved 20,000 lives

Read the real reason the US allowed thousnds of Iranian protesters to be slaughtered. Everything else you have read is a smokescreen. Opinion.

What could have toppled the mullahs and saved 20,000 lives

Herzog at Davos: Iran deserves change

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Israeli President Isaac Herzog discussed the pressing issues in the Middle East, says it 'boggles his mind' when those who attacked Israel don't come out in support of the Iranian people.

Herzog at Davos: Iran deserves change

Analysis:

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

The indicators are there, though military action takes foresight, timing and precision because success must be the result-once the definition of success is made by governments and their armed forces.

Will Trump order a military strike to overthrow Khamenei?

Trump on Iran:

'We hope there’s not going to be further action'

Speaking to CNBC, Trump says Iran canceled 837 planned executions after his threat of military action, urges Tehran to stop pursuing nuclear weapons.

'We hope there’s not going to be further action'

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

Iranian state television has published the official death toll from the suppression of protests against the regime. The figure is significantly lower than estimates by human rights organizations.

Iran acknowledges: At least 3,117 dead in protests

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announces plans to expand drone and missile tech export bans on Iran as the regime’s crackdown leaves thousands dead.

EU moves to expand drone, missile tech ban on Iran

US deploys F‑15 squadron to Mideast as tensions with Iran rise

CENTCOM deploys an F‑15 squadron to the Middle East, citing enhanced readiness and regional security as tensions with Iran persist.

US deploys F‑15 squadron to Mideast as tensions with Iran rise

Trump warns Iran:

'We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth'

Trump warns the US would respond forcefully if Iran kills protesters or acts on threats against him, saying any attack would trigger massive retaliation.

'We’ll wipe them off the face of this earth'

Iran claims internet will be fully restored by week’s end

Iranian official says nationwide internet access will be restored by week’s end, ending a shutdown imposed since January 8.

Iran claims internet will be fully restored by week’s end

Cruz backs US strike on Iran after all other steps exhausted

Sen. Ted Cruz says the US should exhaust all non‑military options against Iran’s regime but supports force as a last resort.

Cruz backs US strike on Iran after all other steps exhausted

Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars

Iran’s blackout briefly lifted as rights groups report thousands killed in a crackdown.

Iran internet blackout briefly lifted as protest death toll soars

Reports:

Iran’s state television broadcasts hacked

According to opposition sources in Iran, state television broadcasts were hacked Sunday evening, airing a recorded message by Reza Pahlavi, son of the deposed Shah.

Iran’s state television broadcasts hacked

Iran warns Trump:

'Any attack on Khamenei is full-scale war'

Iran warns that any attack on Khamenei would mean war, as the US weighs military action amid escalating tensions.

'Any attack on Khamenei is full-scale war'

Saudi media:

US still on collision course with Iran

Reports by Al-Arabiya and Al-Hadath say a US aircraft carrier and air squadrons are heading to the region, giving President Trump expanded military options on Iran.

US still on collision course with Iran

Iranian official

Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000

A senior Iranian official said that at least 5,000 people have been killed in protests, including about 500 security personnel.

Fatalities in anti-regime protests top 5,000

Accused of 'riots'

Iran arrests Bahai minority members

Iran arrests Bahai minority members, accusing them of involvement in “riots," as rights groups warn of systematic persecution and a harsh crackdown following nationwide protests.

Iran arrests Bahai minority members

New details revealed:

Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Washington Post report provides new details on Trump’s decision to halt imminent US airstrikes on Iran after executions were canceled.

Why Trump chose not to strike Iran this week

Former US Ambassador:

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

Former US Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro warns Trump may attempt to eliminate Iran’s Supreme Leader, saying rising tensions and US military positioning could trigger major strikes but not immediate regime change.

'Trump may target Iran’s Supreme Leader within days'

Op-ed:

A sea of blood between a nation and its dictator

Does the world understand that a nation of ninety million people is being held hostage by wild clerics who rule through fear, bullets, and graves? Opinion.

A sea of blood between a nation and its dictator

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

'We will not let international or local criminals go unpunished,' Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns.

Khamenei accuses Trump of fueling unrest, warns enemies

Report:

Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Axios reports that Trump and Netanyahu spoke on Thursday night to discuss Iran, their second phone call in two days on the Iran crisis.

Trump, Netanyahu held second phone call to discuss Iran

Trump:

'Nobody convinced me not to strike Iran, I convinced myself'

Trump thanks Iran’s regime for cancelling hundreds of planned executions, denies reports that he was convinced by Israel or Arab countries not to strike Iran.

'Nobody convinced me not to strike Iran, I convinced myself'

Iranian-Israeli reporter:

A US strike now would not change Iran

According to Iran International journalist Babak Itzhaki a strike on regime targets would not lead to any real results in Iran other than another round of missiles on Israel.

A US strike now would not change Iran

Iran on the agenda

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings

Barnea’s US visit comes amid Israel-US consultations on Iran protests, possible military action, and concerns over retaliation and renewed talks.

Report: Mossad Chief in US for high-level meetings

Bodies held hostage

Iran demands large payments from families of murdered protesters

Testimonies from parents of those murdered during protests in Iran reveal that authorities are demanding large sums of money in exchange for returning the bodies of their children.

Iran demands large payments from families of murdered protesters

Report:

Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

US officials tell the Wall Street Journal that Trump’s advisers warned him that a major strike won’t topple the Iranian regime and could spark wider conflict.

Trump advised major Iran strike unlikely to topple regime

Witkoff on Iran:

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Speaking at IAC National Summit in Florida, Steve Witkoff urges a diplomatic solution on Iran’s enrichment, missiles, material stockpiles and proxies, and voices support for the Iranian people.

'I hope there’s a diplomatic solution'

Former CENTCOM chief:

'Before striking Iran, ask the key question - What comes next?'

Speaking at IAC National Summit, Ret. Gen. Michael “Erik" Kurilla urges a full‑government, international strategy on Iran, stressing the need to ask “what comes next" before any action.

'Before striking Iran, ask the key question - What comes next?'

Ambassador Waltz:

Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran

US Ambassador tells UN that “all options are on the table" to stop Iran’s killings, blasting the regime.

Trump ready to act to 'stop the slaughter' in Iran

US moves aircraft carrier toward Mideast as Iran tensions surge

US shifts at least one aircraft carrier and other assets toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran rise, with planners preparing “more offensive" options depending on Tehran’s next moves.

US moves aircraft carrier toward Mideast as Iran tensions surge

Trump doesn’t get played - he plays the players

There is a master plan behind Trump's behavior towards Iran and Hamas - and it gets results. Opinion.

Trump doesn’t get played - he plays the players

US-Iran:

Graham to travel to Israel as tensions reach critical point

Senator Lindsey Graham says he will travel to Israel to meet Netanyahu as US-Iran tensions spike.

Graham to travel to Israel as tensions reach critical point

Iran attack postponed

The dramatic phone call between Netanyahu and Trump

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Donald Trump and reportedly asked him to delay the possibility of a military strike on Iran.

The dramatic phone call between Netanyahu and Trump

Sen. Graham:

Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate'

US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) refuted reports that President Donald Trump was backing down from US action in Iran.

Reports Trump backed down from Iran action 'beyond inaccurate'

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Erfan Soltani, who was sentenced to death for his part in the protests in Iran, will not be executed.

'Protest symbol' will not be put to death

Security echelon estimates:

US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Immediate threat to Israel from possible US strike on Iran, high alert maintained.

US strike won't necessarily lead to attack on Israel

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

G7 warns Iran:

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

G7 warns Iran that continued violent repression of nationwide protests could trigger new sanctions, citing mass casualties and widespread human rights abuses.

Further sanctions loom over deadly crackdown on protesters

Report:

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

'Israeli plot'

Iran FM denies mass casualties in protests

Speaking to Fox News, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects reports of mass protest casualties, blaming “terrorists" and an “Israeli plot".

Iran FM denies mass casualties in protests

Amid Iran escalation

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

UK and US issue heightened travel and security warnings for Israel amid rising regional tensions and concerns over potential escalation involving Iran.

UK, US raise security alerts for Israel

Heightened alert:

Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Iran closes its airspace

Trump:

Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Killing in Iran has stopped

Report:

Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Days before unrest erupted in Iran, Israel and Iran quietly exchanged assurances through Russia aimed at avoiding preemptive military action, according to a report.

Secret Israel-Iran messages sought to prevent preemptive strikes

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Israeli reporter's tweet reaches Iran

Amid Iran tensions

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

Lufthansa group cancels night flights in and out of Israel

Highest alert

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

European officials:

US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

US attack on Iran closing in

Doctors in Iran

'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Doctors in hospitals in Tehran told the British Guardian that Iranian security forces are targeting the eyes and heads of protesters with the intent to kill.

'Shooting at protesters is aimed to kill'

Op-ed:

Iran protests: History demands action

History is not self-propelling. People have to act to advance the story of man. Trump now has the opportunity to atone for Obama's abandonment of Iran. Opinion.

Iran protests: History demands action

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Following criticism of his lack of response to the situation in Iran, NYC Mayor says he "does not support" Iran's crackdown without mentioning the thousands of fatalities.

Mamdani belatedly condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

As death toll soars

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen condemns Iran’s rising protest death toll as “horrifying" and says new sanctions will be proposed swiftly.

EU to propose new sanctions against Iran

Second day in a row

US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

US once again urges citizens to leave Iran immediately as protests escalate, travel disruptions grow, and the regime restricts communications and flights.

US again urges citizens: Leave Iran immediately

Trump warns Iran:

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged