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

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

Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was planning to talk to Iran amid rising tensions. “We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn't have to use them,

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.

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the U.S. military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.

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

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

President Donald Trump runs hot and cold in his relationship with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin — often at the same time

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

Maliki's bid for Iraqi PM role as Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses concerns about pro-Tehran government seizing control of Iraq.