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Trump says US would 'prefer not to' attack Iran as new destroyer anchors in Eilat

Trump held talks with Iran in recent days, telling Tehran "no nukes, and stop killing protesters," KAN News reported on Friday morning.

US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.
US President Donald Trump seen over an Iranian flag (illustrative)

Trump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests - analysis

Hezbollah supporters carry banners of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (L) and his predecessor Ruhollah Khomenei (R) during a funeral march in Beirut, Lebanon, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah's leader warns terror group won't 'stand idly by' in face of attack on Iran

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One, January 11, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Trump: Watching Iran closely, we have a massive armada heading in that direction


Iran's parliament vows to fight 'holy war' if US targets Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in strikes

This follows a similar statement made by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who stated that "Any aggression against Khamenei is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation."

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appears among his supporters following the Israel-Iran war in June 2025; illustrative.

Trump told large-scale Iran strikes would not topple Islamic Republic regime, officials tell WSJ

US officials caution Trump that military action could escalate tensions without changing Iran's leadership.

US President Donald Trump at the East Room of the White House on January 15, 2026.

IDF spokesperson reassures public, no changes to home front instructions amid US-Iran tensions

IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin reassures Israel's public of steady readiness, stressing no changes to home front instructions despite fears of a US attack on Iran.

IDF spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin is seen in a switch-over ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, March 27, 2025

Saudi Arabia to US: Iran strikes should be targeted, rather than seeking regime change - N12

A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.

A US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber returns from Operation Midnight Hammer, the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, US, June 2025.

Trump expected to call for meeting to discuss possible Iran actions, including military force

US President Trump is set to meet with senior officials to discuss potential actions regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, with military options still on the table.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt listens as US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, January 11, 2026.

US planning of military operation against Iran in 'advanced stages,' official says - report

US forces in the Middle East are ready for operations against Iran, as military plans move into advanced stages, an anonymous official told Al Jazeera.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

Iran's FM Araghchi discussed nationwide protests with US's Witkoff, sources tell Axios

Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi initiated talks with Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the unrest in Iran, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Axios.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (R) and US Middle East special envoy Steve Witkoff (L); illustrative.

Trump 'seriously inclined' to help Iranian protesters, sources tell 'Post'

US President Donald Trump has decided to assist Iranian protesters, sources said, as Washington debates military, cyber, and communications support options amid escalating unrest.

 L to R: Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and US President Donald Trump against backdrop of respective flags and missile strikes.

US military warns Trump it needs more time to prepare for Iran strikes - report

Senior US defense officials warned President Donald Trump that more time is needed to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, according to reports.

US President Donald Trump wearing a "happy Trump" pin speaks during a meeting at the White House in Washington, January 9, 2026; illustrative.

White House denies assessment that US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities were ineffective - CNN

"Everyone knows what happens when you drop fourteen 30,000 pound bombs perfectly on their targets: total obliteration," White House Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told CNN.

 White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, June 19, 2025.