Iran nuclear

Trump says 'US has lots of ships on their way to Iran, I hope we don't have to use them'

A lot of people have been killed in Iran, but there's a difference between a lot and 20,000 - we'll figure that out," Trump said and emphasized: "We have an armada heading their way."

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.
US President Donald Trump speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 21, 2026. The World Economic Forum takes place in Davos from January 19 to January 23, 2026.

Trump says he hopes there will not be further action on Iran in CNBC interview

US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

US President Donald Trump says he told Netanyahu Iron Dome is 'US tech' in Davos speech

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last Shah of Iran, poses after an interview with Reuters about the situation in Iran and the need to support Iranians, in Paris, France, June 23, 2025.

Free Iran would immediately recognize Israel, normalize US ties, Pahlavi declares


Iran rebuilds as Israel signals readiness to strike again - NYT

"Israel feels the job is unfinished and sees no reason not to resume the conflict, so Iran is doubling down preparedness for the next round."

Members of the IRGC step on US and Israeli flags during the 46th anniversary of the U.S. expulsion from Iran, in Tehran, November 4, 2025.

Iran's Pezeshkian says Tehran seeks peace, but will not bow to coercion

Iranian President Pezeshkian will not hold talks if not allowed nuclear science or missiles for defense.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits the Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation in Tehran, Iran, November 2, 2025.

IAEA says Iran must 'seriously improve' nuclear cooperation to avoid tensions with West

The IAEA has inspected Iran multiple times since June but was denied access to key sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi addresses a news conference during an IAEA board of governors meeting in Vienna, Austria, March 6, 2023.

Iranian foreign minister denies nuclear pretext for strikes, cites Oman-mediated talks

Abbas Araghchi decried claims of "imminent nuclear threat" from Iran as a "heinous lie."

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks on during a press conference in Istanbul, Turkey, June 22, 2025

'We identified our weaknesses and those from our enemies': Iran's Araghchi warns Israel - analysis

Araghchi warned that Iran has learned from the 12-day war, especially by "showing that Israel's air defenses can be penetrated."

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

Iran will rebuild its nuclear facilities 'with greater power', president says

Iran's nuclear facilities were targeted in Operation Rising Lion in June, leaving them "obliterated" according to Yossi Cohen, former head of the Mossad.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Iran rebuilding ballistic missile manufacturing capabilities with China's support - CNN

Iran has purchased over 2,000 tons of sodium perchlorate since the 12-Day War, enough to produce fuel for over 500 ballistic missiles with nuclear capabilities.

IRANIAN MISSILE is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, Aug. 20.

The IDF celebrates one year since crippling attack on Iranian air defenses

The October 2024 precision strikes targeted and destroyed ballistic missile launch sites and arms manufacturing facilities.

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

How Iran is rebuilding its nuclear program, learning from past Israeli strikes - analysis

The Mossad’s efforts to keep surveillance of Tehran’s nuclear facilities and, if necessary, act against them, may become more crucial than ever.

A billboard with Iranian centrifuges illustrations and portraits of nuclear scientists killed in Israeli strikes is displayed on a street in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2025

Khamenei tells Trump to 'keep dreaming' he destroyed Iran's nuclear capabilities

"The US president proudly says they bombed and destroyed Iran's nuclear industry. Very well, keep dreaming!" Khamenei said on X/Twitter.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.