The buildup of more than 150 planes comes after nuclear talks between the two nations concluded last week without a deal.
Exclusive-Iran nears deal to buy supersonic anti-ship missiles from China
By Gavin Finch , Parisa Hafezi and John Irish LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Iran is close to a deal with China to purchase anti‑ship cruise missiles, according to six people with knowledge of the …
Trump growing frustrated with limits of Iran military options, sources say
Military planners are advising President Trump that any strike on Tehran’s assets would almost certainly not be a singular, decisive blow.
Trump Bashes Reports About Top General’s Warnings On Iran
The president castigated the reports, which detailed the risks his top military adviser has laid out regarding a potential operation.
Pentagon Flags Risks of a Major Operation Against Iran
The warnings have been led by Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, within the Defense Department and during meetings of the National Security Council.
Iran president vows defiance as protests build against regime amid US military build up
Iranian university students chanted anti-regime slogans in Tehran on Monday as nuclear talks with the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume on Thursday.
US evacuates staff from Lebanon embassy as fears rise of war with Iran
President Trump has threatened to strike the Islamic republic unless a deal is reached on curbing its nuclear programme …
Oil rises on Iran fears, but expert says supply is strong — what it means for prices
Former Energy secretary warns Iran strike fears could disrupt oil supplies through Strait of Hormuz, but strong U.S. production keeps prices stable.
Financial Times: Russia to deliver 500 Verba missiles systems to Iran
The agreement was signed in Moscow in December and obligates Russia to deliver 500 Verba launchers and 2,500 9M336 missiles in three tranches from 2027 to 2029, according to the report. The contract …
Oil prices jump and gold hits $5,000 as tensions ramp up between Iran and the US
Oil prices jumped Thursday to their highest level in nearly seven months and investors snapped up safe havens like gold, as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to flare.