Arab and Muslim states are mounting a last-ditch effort to avert a new war between the US and Iran as concerns grow that the Islamic regime will not yield to Donald Trump’s tough demands.

U.S. State Department calls for Iran to halt execution of wrestler Saleh Mohammadi as coach documents regime killing over 30 athletes in crackdown.

From the daily newsletter: a report on what actually happened to protesters after the country’s internet was shut off.

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.

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.

The Iranian regime has made progress on its plans to “retire” access to the international internet, according to experts, who warn Iran is entering “a new age of digital isolation.”

Oil prices rallied Thursday, with the global benchmark finishing at its highest level since July, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran worsened — raising concerns over disruptions to the global flow of crude.

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday the U.S. military will be prepared to carry out whatever President Donald Trump decides on Iran to ensure Tehran does not pursue nuclear weapons capability.