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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicUS-Iran

Topic: US-Iran

At least 31 killed as US launches wave of air strikes against Houthis in Yemen

Trump warned Iran against supporting the group, declaring, 'America will hold you fully accountable, and we won’t be nice about it!'

US received intel about Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, no known connection with Thomas Crooks

The US Secret Service and the Trump campaign were notified of the Iranian threat, and security was boosted as a result, as confirmed by a US national security official.

Another Trump presidency is immensely risky for Iran – in 3 big ways

In 2018, Trump withdrew the US from the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by Barack Obama and imposed crippling sanctions on the country.

‘We are devoted to defense of Israel’: Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel sooner than later

Asked by reporters about his message to Iran, the US president simply said, “Don’t,” and underscored Washington’s commitment to defend Israel.

US launches retaliatory airstrikes at 85 targets in Iraq, Syria; more than 30 killed

The strikes were the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden’s administration to the attack last weekend by Iran-backed militants.

US to take action to defend its troops after drone attack, Qatar fears impact on Gaza hostage talks

Iran has denied any role. US President Biden has previously ordered retaliatory attacks on Iran-backed groups but has so far stopped short of hitting Iran directly.

On Camera

US military intervention in Venezuela — the 3 lessons to remember

The US military operation in Venezuela raises global concern. Experts say that Trump’s action could weaken global legal standards and fuel geopolitical instability.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.