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30-01-2026
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that 'time is running out' to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme as the US military builds up its presence in the Gulf. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded by saying the country's armed forces are ready to 'immediately and powerfully respond' to any aggression. The US has deployed a large naval fleet, including the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier, to the region. Trump claimed the force is 'ready, willing, and able to rapidly fulfil its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary'. Iran insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while the US and its allies accuse it of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. The tensions come amid a brutal crackdown on protests in Iran, with reports suggesting over 6,301 people have been killed.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Abbas Araghchi, US, Gulf • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with a potential attack 'far worse' than the June strikes on its nuclear sites if it doesn't agree to negotiate a nuclear deal. Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that a 'massive Armada' led by the USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier is heading to Iran. Iran's mission to the UN responded, stating they are 'ready for dialogue based on mutual respect' but will 'defend itself and respond like never before' if pushed. Iranian officials have reiterated their readiness to confront any threat, while also expressing concerns that new military action would destabilize the Middle East.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, USS Abraham Lincoln, United States, Venezuela • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
The article discusses President Trump's threat to cut off US support for Iraq if former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is reelected. Al-Maliki, a Shiite Muslim, was forced to resign in 2014 due to pressure from inside and outside Iraq amid the rise of ISIS. Trump's opposition to al-Maliki is seen as part of a renewed US effort to curb Iranian influence in Iraq. The US is concerned that an al-Maliki-led government would be beholden to Iran, and Trump's threat has put Iraq in a dilemma, as it relies heavily on US support. The article examines the stakes for Iraq, the potential consequences of Trump's threat, and the complex dynamics between Iraq, Iran, and the US.
Entities: Nouri al-Maliki, Donald Trump, Iraq, Iran, United States • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
Iran plans to conduct live-fire military drills in the Strait of Hormuz next week amid escalating tensions with the US, following President Donald Trump's announcement that a US armada, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, is heading towards Iran. The drills will be carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' naval forces. Trump warned Tehran to return to negotiations over its nuclear program, stating that the US fleet is prepared to act with 'speed and violence' if necessary. Iran has warned that it will respond 'with everything we have' to any new US military attack.
Entities: Iran, US, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
The article discusses the escalating tensions between the US and Iran as President Donald Trump pressures Iran to agree to a nuclear deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warns that Iran's military is ready to retaliate against any aggression, while Trump warns that 'time is running out' for Iran to negotiate a deal. The US has deployed a 'massive Armada' to the Middle East, led by the Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln, which Iran perceives as a threat. The situation is tense, with both sides engaging in a war of words.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, United States, Aircraft Carrier Abraham Lincoln • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has revoked the US travel privileges of senior Iranian officials and their family members, citing the Iranian regime's ongoing oppression and violent crackdown on protesters. The regime is accused of killing over 6,200 protesters and arresting nearly 17,100 people since December 28. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran, with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warning of a powerful response to any aggression. President Donald Trump has also threatened to use a 'massive' armada against Iran if necessary.
Entities: Marco Rubio, Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, United States, Seyed Abbas Araghchi • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
US President Donald Trump stated on January 30, 2026, that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran, despite escalating tensions between the two nations. Trump expressed his intention to hold further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal. The US has been dispatching a significant military presence to the Middle East, including warships and fighter jets, in response to Iran's threats to strike American bases and aircraft carriers. The UN chief, Antonio Guterres, has called for diplomacy to resolve the tensions.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, United States, Tehran, Middle East • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
The article argues that toppling Iran's current government would not result in the same chaos as occurred in Iraq in 2003. The author believes that the Iranian people are ready for change and are currently protesting against their tyrannical rulers. The article highlights the differences between the situation in Iraq in 2003 and Iran today, including the fact that the Iranian people have a memory of relative freedom before the Ayatollah took charge and are now rising up against their government. The author also notes that the Iranian regime has been responsible for spreading terrorism and violence throughout the Middle East and beyond, and that the international community has failed to effectively respond to their actions. The article concludes that President Trump should take action against the Iranian regime, which has been massacring its own people, and that the Iranian people are waiting for a change.
Entities: Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Hezbollah, British Royal Navy, Iraq • Tone: positive • Sentiment: negative • Intent: persuade
30-01-2026
The United States has built up its military presence near Iran, with the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and three warships equipped with Tomahawk missiles entering the Arabian Sea. The U.S. has also sent at least a dozen F-15E attack planes to the region and dispatched Patriot and THAAD air defenses to protect troops. President Trump has referred to the buildup as an 'armada' and remains open to pursuing a diplomatic solution, although long-range bombers based in the U.S. are on a higher-than-usual alert status. The move is seen as a show of force in response to Iran's government crackdown on protests.
Entities: United States, Iran, President Trump, Aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, Arabian Sea • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
The article discusses the Trump administration's consideration of new military options against Iran, including potential raids on Iranian sites and a possible change in government. The options being considered go beyond previous proposals and are aimed at damaging Iran's nuclear and missile facilities. The administration is weighing the risks and benefits of military action, with some officials skeptical that Iran will accept US demands. The article also mentions Israel's pressure on the US to join in re-striking Iran's ballistic missile program.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, United States, Israel, Venezuela • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
The article discusses President Trump's threats against Iran, considering a pre-emptive military strike despite little evidence of significant progress in Iran's nuclear program. Trump's motives are questioned, with some speculating that the goal is to weaken or oust Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Pentagon has backed up Trump's threats with a military buildup in the Middle East, but senior advisers admit uncertainty about the consequences of escalation. Democratic lawmakers have expressed tepid opposition, with some criticizing Trump's strategy as misguided. Intelligence agencies have collected ambiguous evidence on Iran's nuclear recovery, indicating that while Iran is working on its nuclear sites, there are no clear signs of high-level enrichment or warhead production.
Entities: President Trump, Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, United States, Israel • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
Iranian security forces have rounded up thousands of people in a campaign of mass arrests and intimidation following the bloodiest unrest in the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The protests, which began in Tehran's Grand Bazaar over economic hardship, escalated into a wider existential threat to Iran's Shiite theocracy with protesters calling for ruling clerics to step down. Authorities cut internet access and used overwhelming force, killing thousands according to rights groups. Tehran blames 'armed terrorists' linked to Israel and the United States for the violence. Activists report that detainees have been placed in secret lock-ups and unofficial warehouses.
Entities: Iran, Tehran, Grand Bazaar, Shiite theocracy, 1979 Islamic Revolution • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
30-01-2026
US President Donald Trump's options for a potential strike against Iran have increased with the arrival of a US aircraft-carrier strike group in the Middle East. However, the goals of such a strike remain unclear, with Trump shifting between removing Iran's leaders, punishing the regime for its crackdown on protesters, and extracting a new nuclear agreement. The move has fueled a spike in oil prices and raised concerns about retaliation from Tehran. Experts say that while the carrier group provides Trump with more forceful options, he still needs to define a clear objective for the military.
Entities: Donald Trump, Iran, United States, Middle East, Abraham Lincoln • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
