The US has deployed Patriot air defense systems on mobile trucks at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for more agile position changes. This decision allows US forces to respond more quickly to potential Iranian attacks, despite ongoing negotiations in Oman.
The United States and Azerbaijan signed a strategic partnership agreement in Baku, providing for economic and security cooperation. The document paves the way for expanding American influence in the South Caucasus and strengthening regional stability.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the country might join the nuclear race due to concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. Ankara does not wish to disrupt the fragile balance of power in the region but may be forced to do so.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Hungary and Slovakia next week. The visit comes after Donald Trump endorsed Viktor Orban, who is trailing in the polls ahead of the elections.
Global oil prices are rising for the second consecutive day due to risks of supply disruptions from the Middle East. WTI exceeded $64, Brent settled near $69.
Norwegian special services have published a security assessment for 2026, in which Russia is named the main threat. The likelihood of sabotage against support for Ukraine and the intensification of Russian intelligence activities is increasing.
Israel has informed the US of its readiness to strike Iran without allied support. This will happen if Tehran crosses a "red line" in the development of ballistic missiles.
The GUR has released data on 21 Russian enterprises involved in the development and production of unmanned systems that Russia uses in the war against Ukraine. More than half of these companies are still not under sanctions.
Global oil prices fell following news of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran in Oman. Brent crude dropped to $67, WTI to $63 per barrel, and India refused to import Russian crude oil.
An Iranian court has sentenced Narges Mohammadi to 7. 5 years in prison for "conspiracy against national security" and "propaganda against the state." The human rights activist also received two years of exile and a ban on leaving the country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the country will not stop uranium enrichment, despite US pressure and the threat of war. Tehran considers the nuclear program a strategic choice and does not succumb to intimidation.
The Indian Coast Guard has seized three tankers in the Arabian Sea on suspicion of oil smuggling. Analysts and Iranian media link these vessels to Iran and US sanctions.
Donald Trump involved US military leaders in diplomatic negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program and ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. This approach sparked debate among national security and diplomacy experts.
Donald Trump used military leaders in diplomatic negotiations, sending the US commander-in-chief in the Middle East to talks on Iran's nuclear program. The Secretary of the Army became a key negotiator for ending the Russian-Ukrainian war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with US President Donald Trump on February 11. The key topic will be Tehran's nuclear program and recent contacts between Washington and Iran, which are causing concern among the Israeli leadership.
Iran's Foreign Minister stated the country's readiness for an immediate military response to any aggression from Washington. Tehran warned that American military bases in the Middle East would become priority targets.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing tariffs against countries trading with Iran. This is done to protect the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the United States.
Iran announced a positive start to indirect talks with the US in Oman aimed at de-escalating tensions. Following this statement, Brent oil prices fell below $67 per barrel.
The Russian "Promsvyazbank" transferred almost 5 tons of cash worth $2. 5 billion to the Central Bank of Iran. This helped Tehran maintain economic stability under US sanctions.
Indirect talks between US and Iranian officials have begun in Oman. The negotiating team is led by Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and Trump's special envoy Witkoff.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announced her intention to review the partnership with Turkey ahead of her visit to Ankara on February 6. Turkey is seen as an important partner due to its potential role in the Black Sea region after the war in Ukraine.
Oil prices rose more than 1% after a fall, but are heading for their first weekly decline in almost two months. Investors are focused on US-Iran talks.
Donald Trump claims he prevented nuclear wars between Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, and Russia and Ukraine. He also announced the restoration of the US armed forces, including nuclear weapons, and the creation of the Space Force.
WisdomTree's WTI Crude Oil Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) experienced its largest daily inflow of capital since the 2020 pandemic. Investors poured nearly $200 million into the asset, increasing the fund's total capital to $915 million.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Iran and the US will hold nuclear talks in Muscat on Friday. The talks will take place in Oman, not in Turkey, as previously planned.
The US President believes that many positive results related to President Xi Jinping and the People's Republic of China will be achieved within the next three years.
Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping assessed relations between their countries as "exemplary" during their first direct talks this year. Bilateral trade has exceeded $200 billion for three consecutive years.
Pakistani armed forces, using drones and helicopters, recaptured control of Nushki city from separatists. 58 people died as a result of the fighting.
In the Arabian Sea, the US military shot down an Iranian Shahed-139 drone that aggressively approached the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. The drone was maneuvering towards the ship 500 miles off the coast of Iran.
Israeli Ambassador Michael Brodsky announced that Ukraine has officially informed Israel about the recognition of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar called this decision an important diplomatic and moral step.
