For nearly half a century, Iran has prepared for a war with the United States. Unable to match America’s military power, Tehran has instead focused on ways to impose heavy costs that could shake the Middle East and the global economy.

With reports that tens of thousands of Iranian protesters have been killed by regime forces in the latest wave of anti-government unrest, Donald Trump’s suggestion back in mid-January that “the killing has stopped” looks decidedly wide of the mark.

President Donald Trump has drawn a stark red line, demanding Iran abandon its ballistic missile program or face direct U.S. military action, according to The New York Times. Analysts say the ultimatum targets Iran’s core deterrent,

U.S.–Iran tensions surged as Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned of escalating risks during testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio revealed the scale of America’s military footprint near Iran,

Militarily weakened but far from powerless, Iran retains tools that could widen a conflict and rattle global markets if Washington escalates.

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a strong warning to Iran regarding its pursuit of nuclear weapons, emphasising that the US military is prepared to act under President Trump's directives.

According to assessments by Western defense observers, the emerging configuration suggests a phased operational concept. An initial wave would likely

China has issued one of its strongest geopolitical warnings in years, cautioning that any U.S. military action against Iran could plunge the Middle East—and beyond—into uncontrollable chaos. The warning comes as U.