US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning to Iran over nuclear weapons, signalling that President Donald Trump has military options ready as US forces mass in the Middle East. Rising tensions, Iranian defiance and global fears of a wider war now dominate the geopolitical landscape.
U.S.–Iran tensions are escalating rapidly as President Donald Trump warns that “time is running out” for Tehran to accept a nuclear deal, amid a major U.S. military build-up led by the USS Abraham Lincoln and threats of far harsher strikes.
Donald Trump says another “beautiful armada” is sailing toward Iran as US military pressure mounts across the Middle East. While warning of force, Trump insists Tehran wants a deal, even as Iran, Gulf states and militias brace for possible escalation.
The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group in the Middle East has intensified speculation over possible US airstrikes on Iran as President Donald Trump mixes military pressure with signals of diplomacy.
US President Donald Trump says a “massive fleet” is heading toward Iran as Washington keeps military pressure on Tehran over protests, alleged halted executions, and nuclear concerns. While Trump insists he hopes force won’t be used, rising deployments and sharp warnings from both sides are fuelling fears of escalation in the Middle East.
Iran has warned that any US attack — especially against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — would trigger all-out war, as unrest-linked executions loom and protest death toll claims soar.
US President Donald Trump has openly called for the end of Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s decades-long rule, escalating tensions after weeks of deadly protests in Iran. As Washington sharpens its rhetoric and Tehran pushes back, the crisis now risks reshaping Middle East geopolitics, global energy security, and India’s strategic interests.
Despite Iran’s deep internal and regional crises, analysts warn President Donald Trump has no clear path to a decisive victory against Tehran, with military action risking retaliation, regional chaos, and political fallout at home.
US President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement of a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran has sent shockwaves through global trade. From China and India to Türkiye and the UAE, the move threatens to disrupt oil markets, food exports, and fragile geopolitical balances as Iran faces its biggest protests in decades.
Iran is reportedly preparing to carry out its first execution linked to the ongoing anti-Khamenei protests, with 26-year-old Erfan Soltani facing death by hanging. Human rights groups warn the case could signal a new phase of repression as deaths, arrests, and international tensions escalate.