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

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - 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, OPEC's fourth-largest producer,

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

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.

BRUSSELS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers adopted new sanctions on Iran on Thursday targeting individuals and entities involved in a violent crackdown on protesters and in the country's support to Russia,

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.

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."

The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.