Iran and us

Mobile missile launchers used by US in Qatar as Iran tensions rose

The decision to keep the Patriot missiles in mobile trucks rather than semi-static launcher stations means they could rapidly deploy to strike or be moved defensively in case of an Iranian attack

 General view of US Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircrafts at al-Udeid Air Base which is housing Afghan refugees, in Doha, Qatar September 7, 2021
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is welcomed by an Omani official upon his arrival in Muscat, Oman, in this handout image obtained on February 6, 2026.

Iran says nuclear talks gauged 'seriousness' of US as Araghchi refuses to halt uranium enrichment

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, December 29, 2025.

Trump, Netanyahu to shape strategy on Iran negotiations and fallback plans

An Iranian rides a moped past a huge anti-US billboard displayed on a building in Tehran's Valiasr Square on February 8, 2026.

The Iran attack question confusion continues with no clear end in sight - analysis


Is Israel prepared for the antisemitic fallout of a US‑Iran war? - opinion

A geopolitical earthquake abroad could trigger a social and political antisemitic tsunami at home.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Iran’s Araghchi: Missile program ‘defensive,’ forever off the table for negotiations

"The missile issue is purely defensive” for the Iranian regime and “cannot be negotiated, neither now nor in the future,” Araghchi asserted.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr Albusaidi in Muscat, Oman, February 6, 2026.

Satellite images show Iran is rebuilding missile arsenal, nuclear sites - New York Times

Despite Iran’s three main nuclear facilities remaining inoperative, images show visible work underway.

A satellite imagery taken on February 1, 2026, shows a new roof over a previously destroyed building at Isfahan nuclear site, Iran.

Tucker Carlson is normalizing Iran’s regime at the worst possible time - opinion

The intersection of media influence and military strategy is reshaping the conversation around Iran’s nuclear trajectory.

  Tucker Carlson and Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

US, Iran officials to focus on avoiding war in Turkey talks set for this week

The official said some of the countries invited to the talks at the foreign ministers' level included Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.

US offers up to $15 million in rewards for information that leads to capture of IRGC-linked vessels

The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $15 million for information that would lead to the identification of entities involved in oil sales conducted by the IRGC.

 The Iranian ship Khark at an undisclosed location in Iran, September 10,2020.

Trump warns Iran on nuclear reset as US carrier group deploys to Middle East

One official said additional air defense systems were also being considered for the Middle East.

A F-35 jet lands on the runway of the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercises about 100 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii, US July 19, 2024.

If Iran tries to kill me, country gets 'blown up,' US President Donald Trump declares

"Anything ever happens, the whole country is going to get blown up,” Trump said and added, "I would absolutely hit them so hard. But I have very firm instructions.”

 US President Donald Trump and members of his cabinet in the situation room during US strikes on Iran, June 22, 2025.

Donald Trump saved Iran's Khamenei once before, will he do it again? - comment

Trump claims to have called off strikes on Iran's supreme leader back in June 2025. Now the protesters in Iran hang in the balance as he appears to give Khamenei another lifeline.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Trump expected to call for meeting to discuss possible Iran actions, including military force

US President Trump is set to meet with senior officials to discuss potential actions regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, with military options still on the table.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, January 11, 2026.