Trump-Iran latest: Tehran says it is ready for negotiations with US but not under ‘shadow of threats’ - Tehran warned that it will retaliate instantly and decisively to any US attack

Relations between the US and Iran have been strained for years over nuclear issues, sanctions, and regional security.

The European Union has announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders and officials of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.

After Donald Trump repeated threats of action against Iran, an official from Hezbollah - which is backed by the regime in Tehran - warned of a ripple effect any attack could have. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer has given his thoughts on the tensions.

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.

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

Iran's ethnic minorities, comprising nearly 50% of the population, could prove decisive in ongoing anti-regime protests as Kurdish groups lead resistance.

US forces will conduct a multi-day air exercise in the Middle East as Washington bolsters its military presence in the region amid tensions with Iran.

Iran’s neighbors are on edge over the possibility that President Trump will pull the trigger on strikes against Iran, as Tehran and its allies have promised to forcefully retaliate against U.S. positions,

He went out for freedom,” said the cousin of one of those who was killed when Iranian authorities mounted a deadly crackdown on protests across the country.

President Trump is weighing a range of military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and senior leaders.