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Iran nuclear deal

Inside Iran’s preparations for war and plans for survival

The Iranian leadership is preparing not only for military and security mobilisations, but also for its own political survival.
The Iranian leadership is preparing not only for military and security mobilisations, but also for its own political survival.

Iranians brace themselves for war beneath veneer of normalcy

On the surface, little in Tehran has changed. Online, however, Iranians are sharing tips on how to prepare for the worst.
On the surface, little in Tehran has changed. Online, however, Iranians are sharing tips on how to prepare for the worst.

State of the Union could be Trump’s best chance to sell voters on Iran plans

US President Donald Trump will make his State of the Union address on Feb 24.
US President Donald Trump will make his State of the Union address on Feb 24.

Iranian students chant anti-government slogans, as US threats loom

A video grab from social media showing Iranians clashing near the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Sharif University in Tehran.
A video grab from social media showing Iranians clashing near the Department of Aerospace Engineering of Sharif University in Tehran.

US strikes on Iran could target individual leaders, officials say

FILE PHOTO: People walk near a mural featuring images of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
FILE PHOTO: People walk near a mural featuring images of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and leader of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on a street in Tehran, Iran, February 17, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Tehran prepares counterproposal as Trump weighs strike

An anti-US billboard in Tehran. US President Donald Trump on Feb 19 gave Tehran a deadline of 10-15 days to make a nuclear deal or face "really bad things".
An anti-US billboard in Tehran. US President Donald Trump on Feb 19 gave Tehran a deadline of 10-15 days to make a nuclear deal or face "really bad things".

Trump’s Iran ultimatum sets stage for strike during UN nuclear watchdog meeting

IAEA inspectors are facing pressure as the Iran stand-off sharpens ahead of a board vote in Vienna.
IAEA inspectors are facing pressure as the Iran stand-off sharpens ahead of a board vote in Vienna.

Iran upbeat after US talks but Vance says ‘red lines’ not met

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States were more constructive than the previous one.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with the United States were more constructive than the previous one.

Iran, US reach understanding on main ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks

The U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea, February 6, 2026.  U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford/Handout via REUTERS
The U.S. Navy's Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln leads its strike group during a photo exercise in the Arabian Sea, February 6, 2026.  U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jesse Monford/Handout via REUTERS

Iran says US ‘more realistic’ on nuclear issue, as Guards begin drills in Hormuz Strait

A US naval strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been in Gulf waters since January.
A US naval strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has been in Gulf waters since January.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.