Arab and Muslim states are mounting a last-ditch effort to avert a new war between the US and Iran as concerns grow that the Islamic regime will not yield to Donald Trump’s tough demands.

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

The president advised Iran make a deal or "the next attack will be far worse."

From the daily newsletter: a report on what actually happened to protesters after the country’s internet was shut off.

Brent oil futures prices jumped on Thursday, hitting a four-month high on rising concerns of the potential ‍impact a possible U.S. ‍military attack on Iran.

He says a "massive Armada" is "moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm, and purpose" towards Iran.

Citi expects the U.S. and Israel to take limited actions against Iran in the near term that avoid an escalatory response to push the country into a deal over its nuclear programme, the bank said in a note on Thursday.

Trump on Wednesday revived the threat of military action against Iran and warned “time is running out” for a deal limiting its nuclear program.

U.S. State Department calls for Iran to halt execution of wrestler Saleh Mohammadi as coach documents regime killing over 30 athletes in crackdown.