Tensions between the United States and Iran spilled onto the world stage at the UN Security Council, as Washington warned that “all options remain open” even as mixed signals emerged from the White House regarding possible military action. Speaking from the Security Council floor, U.S. envoy Mike Waltz emphasized action over prolonged diplomacy, signaling growing impatience as Iran faces global scrutiny for a violent crackdown on nationwide protests. Human rights groups report thousands killed, though exact casualty figures remain unclear amid internet blackouts and severe information restrictions inside Iran. WATCH
16 January,2026 08:06 PM IST
The Pentagon is moving a U.S. carrier strike group toward the Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to escalate. The naval force, reportedly led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, is being redeployed from the South China Sea into the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
15 January,2026 11:22 PM IST
United States President Donald Trump has backed a powerful new bipartisan bill aimed at punishing countries that continue to buy Russian oil, according to Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. The proposed legislation would give Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on imports from nations doing business with Russia’s energy sector. China and India are expected to be among the most impacted.
08 January,2026 03:15 PM IST
U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last week was warm on camera — but tense behind closed doors. According to U.S. officials, Trump pressed MBS to join the Abraham Accords and move toward normalization with Israel which the Saudi Crown Prince sternly rejected.
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