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.
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.
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.
The first round of diplomatic talks between the US and Iran began in Muscat on February 6. Tehran signals that the meeting is only the beginning of a long process with no quick resolution to the crisis.
Oil prices are falling after Tehran confirmed talks with Washington on February 6, 2026. WTI adjusted to $64, Brent is trading around $69 per barrel.
Global oil prices are rising due to an Iranian drone shot down by a US fighter jet and a record reduction in US crude oil inventories. This raises concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Turkey seeks to organize direct talks between the US and Iran in Ankara or Istanbul. The goal is to prevent a US military strike on Iran over the suppression of protests.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared readiness for war, but expressed confidence in reaching a deal with the US. He emphasized that war would be a disaster for everyone, and American bases would be targets.
Donald Trump expressed hope for a deal with Iran. In addition, the American leader noted that the United States has powerful ships near Iran.
Mehdi Mahmudyan, co-writer of the screenplay for the film "It Was Just an Unfortunate Accident," has been arrested in Tehran. The arrest occurred after he signed a statement condemning the leader of the Islamic Republic.
Satellite images recorded renewed activity at Iran's nuclear facilities in Natanz and Isfahan in January 2026. Tehran is constructing new protective structures to conceal the aftermath of last year's US and Israeli airstrikes.
The US has imposed extensive sanctions on Iranian officials for shooting protesters and for mass repression in the country.
Iran has renewed its threats to strike Israel, declaring its readiness for "preemptive measures" should Washington prepare an attack. This comes as the American aircraft carrier group "Abraham Lincoln" arrives in the region.
Iran is ready for talks with the United States but does not plan meetings until conditions are met. Turkey calls for a resumption of nuclear talks, fearing US aggression against Iran.
US President Donald Trump is considering a new large-scale strike on Iran. This comes after talks on its nuclear program and ballistic missiles yielded no results.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the full combat readiness of the country's armed forces. This came amid threats from US President Donald Trump regarding a possible military strike on Tehran.
US President Donald Trump called on Iran to negotiate on a nuclear deal, warning of the consequences of refusal. Tehran declared full combat readiness and threatened retaliatory strikes.
EU ambassadors have agreed on sanctions against 15 individuals and 6 organizations in Iran for suppressing protests. Sanctions have also been imposed against 4 individuals and 6 organizations for assisting Russia in the war against Ukraine.
The American president stated that a "huge armada" of American ships led by the aircraft carrier "Abraham Lincoln" is heading to Iran.
US President Donald Trump threatens to cut off aid to Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki is reappointed as prime minister.
Iran unveiled a mural in Tehran's central square, warning the US of the consequences of a military strike. This comes as American warships approach the region.
US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale deployment of naval forces to the shores of Iran. This deployment comes after a softening of rhetoric regarding strikes on Iran.
At least five thousand people have died in Iran during the suppression of protests. The most violent clashes took place in the northwest of the country.
US President Donald Trump said it was time to seek new leadership in Iran, accusing Ayatollah Khamenei of destroying the country. This came after Khamenei accused Trump of being responsible for the violence in Iran.
A lull has settled in Iran after the protests, but authorities are calling for the execution of detainees. A high-ranking cleric is threatening Donald Trump, who has adopted a soft tone.
Iranian security forces are demanding thousands of dollars from the families of dead protesters for the release of their bodies. The authorities also offer free release of bodies on condition of a public statement that they died at the hands of protesters.
Dozens of commercial vessels have anchored outside Iranian ports due to rising tensions with the United States. This is a precautionary measure amid ongoing protests in Iran and potential airstrikes.
The US is withdrawing some personnel from bases in the Middle East. Iran has warned its neighbors of a retaliatory strike on American bases.
The United States has begun withdrawing some military personnel from bases in Qatar. This is due to Iran's threats to strike American bases in the region.
