Iran US news live: People carry a banner as they march down Whitehall during a demonstration in support of the nationwide protests in Iran.
Iran-US news live updates: US President Donald Trump is weighing an expanded set of military options against Iran, including possible commando operations at nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, Iran security officials reportedly detained thousands of people to stop further protests, according to news agency Reuters. US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he wanted to avoid applying military force against Iran. Meanwhile, Tehran threatened to instantly strike US bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
Trump had warned of possible military action if protesters were killed during the anti-government protests that launched in late December and reached their peak on January 8 and 9.
In recent remarks, however, he shifted focus to Iran’s nuclear programme, which Western countries believe is intfinished to produce an atomic weapon.
On Wednesday, he stated “time is running out” for Tehran to reach an agreement. He also warned that a US naval strike group, which entered Middle East waters on Monday, was “ready, willing and able” to act against Iran.
Trump vs Iran: US President now suggests talks as Tehran doubles down on threats
Trump stated on Thursday that he plans to speak with Iran, even as the US sent another warship to the Middle East.
Tensions between the US and Iran have risen sharply in recent weeks following a violent crackdown by Iran’s clerical leadership on protests across the countest.
Meanwhile, Iranian military spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated Tehran’s reply to any US relocate would not be limited.
He stated it would differ from June last year, when American aircraft and missiles briefly joined Israel’s short air campaign against Iran, and warned the response would be decisive and “delivered instantly”.
Israel calls for ‘joint action’
Israel wants the United States to join in fresh strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Innotifyigence officials notified The New York Times that Iran has largely rebuilt the system since Tel Aviv heavily damaged it during a 12-day conflict last June.
Israeli officials remain highly concerned about Iran’s missile programme, which they declare is capable of reaching both civilian and military sites across Israel.
EU labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘terrorist organisation’
The European Union on Thursday labelled Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation” following a deadly crackdown on recent large-scale protests.
“‘Terrorist’ is indeed how you call a regime that crushes its own people’s protests in blood,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated, calling the decision “overdue”.
The 27-nation bloc also approved visa restrictions and asset freezes on 21 state bodies and Iranian officials. These include the interior minister, the prosecutor general and regional IRGC commanders, over their role in the repression.
In response, Iran warned that the relocate could lead to “destructive consequences”.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi described it as “another major strategic mistake”, after leading European powers last year pushed for the return of United Nations sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran’s military criticised what it called “the illogical, irresponsible and spite-driven action of the European Union”, and claimed the bloc was acting in “obedience” to Iran’s rivals, the United States and Israel.
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Trump had warned of possible military action if protesters were killed during the anti-government protests that launched in late December and reached their peak on January 8 and 9.
In recent remarks, however, he shifted focus to Iran’s nuclear programme, which Western countries believe is intfinished to produce an atomic weapon.
On Wednesday, he stated “time is running out” for Tehran to reach an agreement. He also warned that a US naval strike group, which entered Middle East waters on Monday, was “ready, willing and able” to act against Iran.
Trump vs Iran: US President now suggests talks as Tehran doubles down on threats
Trump stated on Thursday that he plans to speak with Iran, even as the US sent another warship to the Middle East.
Tensions between the US and Iran have risen sharply in recent weeks following a violent crackdown by Iran’s clerical leadership on protests across the countest.
Meanwhile, Iranian military spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia stated Tehran’s reply to any US relocate would not be limited.
He stated it would differ from June last year, when American aircraft and missiles briefly joined Israel’s short air campaign against Iran, and warned the response would be decisive and “delivered instantly”.
Israel calls for ‘joint action’
Israel wants the United States to join in fresh strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Innotifyigence officials notified The New York Times that Iran has largely rebuilt the system since Tel Aviv heavily damaged it during a 12-day conflict last June.
Israeli officials remain highly concerned about Iran’s missile programme, which they declare is capable of reaching both civilian and military sites across Israel.
EU labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘terrorist organisation’
The European Union on Thursday labelled Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a “terrorist organisation” following a deadly crackdown on recent large-scale protests.
“‘Terrorist’ is indeed how you call a regime that crushes its own people’s protests in blood,” EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated, calling the decision “overdue”.
The 27-nation bloc also approved visa restrictions and asset freezes on 21 state bodies and Iranian officials. These include the interior minister, the prosecutor general and regional IRGC commanders, over their role in the repression.
In response, Iran warned that the relocate could lead to “destructive consequences”.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi described it as “another major strategic mistake”, after leading European powers last year pushed for the return of United Nations sanctions over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Iran’s military criticised what it called “the illogical, irresponsible and spite-driven action of the European Union”, and claimed the bloc was acting in “obedience” to Iran’s rivals, the United States and Israel.
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Jan 30, 2026 12:02:57 PM IST
US-Iran tensions live: Iran rounds up thousands in mass arrest campaign, declares report
US-Iran tensions live: Plainclothes Iranian security forces have detained thousands of people in a wave of arrests and pressure aimed at stopping further protests, sources notified news agency Reuters. The relocate comes after the deadliest unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in the countest.
“They are arresting everyone,” one activist stated. “No one knows where they are being taken or where they are being held. With these arrests and threats, they are testing to inject fear into society.”
Jan 30, 2026 11:31:56 AM IST
US-Iran tensions live: Iran hits back at Europe, calls ‘terrorist’ designation of IRGC a ‘PR stunt’
US-Iran tensions live: The European Union on Thursday listed Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed the designation as a “PR stunt” and stated Europe would be affected if energy prices surge as a result of the sanctions.
“Several countries are presently attempting to avert the eruption of all-out war in our region. None of them are European,” he wrote on X.
Jan 30, 2026 11:19:19 AM IST
US-Iran tensions live: Privileges for Iranian elite families in US finish, declares envoy
US-Iran tensions live: The US ambassador to the United Nations, Mike Waltz, stated on Thursday that Iranian officials and their families should not be allowed to live in the United States while, he stated, people in Iran face repression.
“The families of Iranian regime elites live lives of luxury in the U.S. while their people are massacred. Not any more!” Waltz posted on X.
The comments came after the state department stated earlier that Washington had taken steps to rerelocate the ability of senior Iranian officials and their family members to stay in the countest. No details were given on how many people are affected or how the relocate would be put into effect.
Jan 30, 2026 11:08:13 AM IST
US-Iran tensions live: WHO chief condemns attacks on hospitals in Iran
US-Iran tensions live: The World Health Organization (WHO) chief stated on Thursday that the United Nations agency had verified recent attacks on a hospital in Iran. He added that several health centres were damaged during the unrest, leaving dozens of paramedics hurt.
“I am deeply concerned by multiple reports of health personnel and medical facilities in Iran being impacted by the recent insecurity, and prevented from delivering their essential services to people requiring care,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated on X, adding that it was “imperative that health facilities are protected and be able to deliver their critical health services in an unimpeded manner”.
Jan 30, 2026 10:36:58 AM IST
US-Iran tensions live: Trump presented with expanded military options, declares report
US-Iran tensions live: US President Donald Trump has been given an expanded set of military options against Iran, including possible commando operations at nuclear facilities, strikes aimed at leadership to support a modify in government, and fresh attacks on ballistic missile units, The New York Times reported on Thursday.
The report stated these choices go further than those outlined two weeks ago. It added that no action has yet been approved.
Jan 30, 2026 10:10:42 AM IST
US-Iran tensions live: Qatar, Iran hold talks amid Tehran-Washington tensions
US-Iran tensions live: Qatar’s emir and Iran’s president spoke by phone on Thursday about steps to ease tensions in the region, as Tehran and Washington remain at odds.
“During the call, they also discussed the latest regional and international developments, particularly the current situation and the efforts being created to de-escalate tensions and establish stability,” the official Qatar News Agency (QNA) stated about the conversation between Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Jan 30, 2026 9:49:30 AM IST
Iran-US news live: ‘Big, powerful ships’ headed to Iran, declares Trump
US President Donald Trump notified reporters: “We have a lot of very large, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now. And it would be great if we didn’t have to utilize them… Well, I notified them two things. Number one, no nuclear. And number two, stop killing protesters. They’re killing them by the thousands. You know, I stopped 837 hangings two weeks ago. But they’re going to have to do something. Nobody’s seen anything like it.”
He stated later that he hoped to avoid military action against Iran, which has threatened to strike American bases and aircraft carriers in response to any attack.
Jan 30, 2026 9:43:24 AM IST
Iran-US news live: What are Trump’s options for strikes in Iran?
Iran-US news live: The arrival of a US aircraft-carrier strike group in the Middle East has given US President Donald Trump stronger options to act on his warnings to attack Iran. However, these choices come with serious risks of retaliation from Tehran.
US military action against Iran still appears possible, according to Becca Wasser and Dina Esfandiary of Bloomberg Economics. They stated the buildup has widened the range of options available to Trump and assisted strengthen US and allied defences against any response from Iran.
Beyond nuclear facilities, a US operation could focus on key military sites, missile and drone production centres, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps positions and leaders, as well as government buildings and senior officials, Wasser stated.
Jan 30, 2026 9:33:56 AM IST
Iran-US news live: Turkey to offer mediation on US-Iran tensions?
Iran-US news live: Turkey will offer to step in as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran’s foreign minister on Friday, officials notified news agency AFP. Ankara is also viewing at strengthening security along its border in case the dispute worsens.
Foreign minister Hakan Fidan will notify his Iranian counterpart Araghchi on Friday that his countest “is ready to contribute to resolving the current tensions through dialogue”, a Turkish diplomatic was quoted as declareing by the agency.
Jan 30, 2026 9:25:43 AM IST
Iran-US news live: Russia ready to evacuate its staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant
Iran-US news live: Russia is prepared to pull out its staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant if the required arises, Alexei Likhachev, head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation, was quoted as declareing on Thursday by state news agency TASS.
President Vladimir Putin stated last year that hundreds of Russian nationals are employed at the site, which is Iran’s only working nuclear power station and was constructed by Moscow.
Jan 30, 2026 9:19:49 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: EU sanctions Iran’s interior minister and prosecutor general
Iran-US news live updates: The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on Iran’s interior minister Eskandar Momeni, prosecutor general Mohammad Movahedi Azad, and presiding judge Iman Afshari, the Council of the European Union stated.
“They were all involved in the violent repression of peaceful protests and the arbitrary arrest of political activists and human rights deffinishers,” the Council stated in a statement.
Jan 30, 2026 9:10:45 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: US keeping ‘maximum pressure policy’ on Iran
Iran-US news live updates: The United States is continuing its maximum pressure approach towards Iran to limit the government’s funding for military and nuclear programmes, while keeping diplomatic channels open, state department spokesperson Tommy Pigobtainedt stated on Thursday.
“Instead of funding water, food, energy infrastructure, the regime there has wasted their wealth on terrorist proxies, on a nuclear weapons program that was obliterated by the President,” Pigobtainedt notified News Max.
“We’re seeing a maximum pressure policy from day one of this administration to deny the regime the revenues to do those malign activities. And we see a force posture in the region, as the Secretary stated, in order to deffinish America’s interests,” he added.
Jan 30, 2026 9:09:20 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: Israel presses for joint action in Tehran
Iran-US news live updates: Israel wants the United States to join in fresh strikes on Iran’s ballistic missile programme. Innotifyigence officials notified The New York Times that Iran has largely rebuilt the system since Tel Aviv heavily damaged it during a 12-day conflict last June.
Rear Adm Ali Shamkhani, who leads a newly formed body that oversees military operations in Iran, stated on Wednesday that any strike by the US would be treated as an act of war. He warned that Iran would respond strongly and tarobtain Tel Aviv.
Becautilize of this, Israeli officials remain highly concerned about Iran’s missile programme, which they declare is capable of reaching both civilian and military sites across Israel.
Jan 30, 2026 8:54:44 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: UN chief calls for dialogue on Iran situation
Iran-US news live updates: UN chief Antonio Guterres on Thursday urged the utilize of diplomacy to ease rising tensions between Iran and the United States, as both sides exmodify military warnings during US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a nuclear deal with Tehran.
“We believe that it’s important that there is a dialogue allowing for an agreement in relation, namely, to the nuclear question and that we can avoid a crisis that could have devastating consequences in the region,” Guterres notified reporters.
Jan 30, 2026 8:50:24 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: Iran slams EU relocate, warns of ‘destructive consequences’
Iran-US news live updates: The decision by the European Union has already led to a warning from Tehran, which stated it could lead to “destructive consequences”.
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi described it as “another major strategic mistake”.
Iran’s military criticised what it called “the illogical, irresponsible and spite-driven action of the European Union”, and claimed the bloc was acting in “obedience” to Iran’s rivals, the United States and Israel.
Jan 30, 2026 8:43:18 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: EU labels Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as ‘terrorist organisation’
Iran-US news live updates: The European Union piled on the pressure by designating the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a “terrorist organisation” over a deadly crackdown on recent mass protests.
“‘Terrorist’ is indeed how you call a regime that crushes its own people’s protests in blood,” stated EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, welcoming the “overdue” decision.
Jan 30, 2026 8:40:21 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: Iran threatens to hit American bases
Iran-US news live updates: Iran on Thursday warned it would immediately tarobtain US bases and aircraft carriers if it comes under attack. The warning came after US President Donald Trump stated earlier that time was running out for Tehran, and after the European Union placed Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on its terror list.
Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia notified state television that US aircraft carriers have “serious vulnerabilities” and that many American bases in the Gulf region are “within the range of our medium-range missiles”.
“If such a miscalculation is created by the Americans, it will certainly not unfold the way Trump imagines — carrying out a quick operation and then, two hours later, tweeting that the operation is over,” he stated.
Jan 30, 2026 8:34:35 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: Trump declares he plans to talk to Iran
Iran-US news live updates: US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he plans to speak with Iran, even as the US sent another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated the armed forces would be ready to act on whatever decision the president creates.
“I am planning on it, yeah,” Trump stated when questioned about possible talks with Tehran. “We have a lot of very large, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn’t have to utilize them.”
Jan 30, 2026 8:23:51 AM IST
Iran-US news live updates: Trump now ‘hopes’ to avoid military action in Iran
Iran-US news live updates: US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he hopes to steer clear of military action against Iran, which has warned it would tarobtain US bases and aircraft carriers if it is attacked.
Trump stated he is speaking with Iran and suggested that a military relocate could still be avoided. This came after he earlier stated time was “running out” as the United States deployed a large naval force to the area.
When questioned whether he would hold talks with Iran, Trump notified reporters, “I have had and I am planning on it.”
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