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Iranian regime faces existential danger after US-Israeli airstrikes - analysis

Conceding to Trump demand for nuclear shutdown would rupture Islamic Republic leadership

The flags of Israel and Iran
 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting with Iranian students in Tehran, Iran, March 12, 2025.

Khamenei endorses ‘Death to America’ chants ahead of nuclear talks

 US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)

US, Iran conclude 'positive' first round of nuclear talks, to resume next week

 United States Navy aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) transits the Suez Canal, in this picture taken April 2, 2021 and released by U.S. Navy on April 3, 2021.

US aircraft carriers may change Middle East balance of power - analysis


Pompeo: U.S. not aiming for war with Iran

The Secretary of State's comments come after the recent US military build-up in the Middle East.

U.S. Secretary of State Pompeo listens during a news conference in Reykjavik

Why is pressure mounting between the U.S. and Iran?- analysis

The Trump administration sees Iran’s behavior as another instance of why it pulled the U.S. out of the deal in the first place: the Iranian regime is not trustworthy.

US President Donald Trump

Eyeing Iran, U.S. sending more Patriot missiles to Middle East

Iran has dismissed the new US deployments, including of an aircraft carrier, as old news announced now to intimidate it through "psychological warfare."

A picture released by Israeli Defence Forces press office shows a launch of a Patriot missile in southern Israel

U.S. imposes new sanctions on Hezbollah

The sanctions target two people and three firms that Washington accuses of being involved in schemes to help the armed Shi'ite group backed by Iran evade American sanctions.

A Hezbollah member carries his weapon on top of a building on May 25, 2016.

Iran threatens U.S. troops in Mideast if IRGC designated as terror group

Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp, attends a news conference in Tehran February 7, 2011.

Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns U.S. arrest of TV anchor

Qassemi said the treatment of Hashemi, a Muslim African-American woman, was "a blatant violation of human rights."

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

Iran promises 'crushing' response if US designates Guards as terrorists

"We are hopeful that the United States does not make this strategic mistake," foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.

Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Iran claims successful rocket test

The test was reportedly conducted to anger the US.

Rocket launch in Iran

US Navy ship fires warning shots at Iranian vessel

The Iranian vessel appeared to be from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The USS Porter has engaged in combat and support operations with the US Navy, including Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Second passenger aircraft arrives in Iran after lifting of sanctions

Uncertainty remains over the timing of the rest of the orders as banks shy away from deals with Iran.

An Airbus A310 of Iranian private airline Mahan Air (file)