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Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.
U.S. allies and partners in the Middle East again are urging restraint from both the United States and Iran as the Trump administration warns of a possible strike and builds up its military presence in the region.
Iran launched a crack down on nationwide protests which initially began as demonstrations against the country's economic woes but broadened into a challenge to the Islamic Republic's theocracy. Activists say at least 6,
Donald Trump has threatened military strikes if Iran's rulers do not negotiate on a deal involving Tehran's nuclear activities.
The Trump administration has targets but no endgame.
Arab and Muslim states are mounting a last-ditch effort to avert a new war between the US and Iran as concerns grow that the Islamic regime will not yield to Donald Trump’s tough demands.
Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.
Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.
Oil rose slightly on signs the U.S. may engage in dialogue with Iran over its nuclear program, reducing concern over potential supply disruptions from a U.S. attack.
An Iranian government official said some children had been detained, the first such acknowledgment in weeks of anti-government protests.
Trump on Wednesday revived the threat of military action against Iran and warned “time is running out” for a deal limiting its nuclear program.
EILAT, Israel, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy destroyer made a port visit on Friday to the southern Israeli city of Eilat on the Gulf of Aqaba, video footage showed, as the U.S. surges military forces in the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.
President Trump has not authorized military action in Iran, but the U.S. has built up its presence in the region in recent days.