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Pezeshkian Directs Nuclear Negotiations Resumption Amid US Deployments and IRGC Live-Fire Exercise Denials

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Pezeshkian Directs Nuclear Negotiations Resumption Amid US Deployments and IRGC Live-Fire Exercise Denials
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that US military action would lead to a regional conflict
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February 3, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Iran Designates EU Armies as Terrorist Entities, Warns of Disrupting Key Shipping Routes in Response to Potential U.S. Strikes

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Iran Designates EU Armies as Terrorist Entities, Warns of Disrupting Key Shipping Routes in Response to Potential U.S. Strikes
The measure counters the EU’s January 29 classification of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist entity
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February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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U.S. Central Command Urges IRGC Restraint During Naval Exercise in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Deployments

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U.S. Central Command Urges IRGC Restraint During Naval Exercise in Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Deployments
Iranian state-run media reported that the Iranian Armed Forces deployed hundreds of fast attack craft and missile-launching vessels near USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea on January 29.
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January 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Positioning in Middle East as Iran Claims Drone Surveillance and Issues Hypersonic Threats

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U.S. Carrier Strike Group Positioning in Middle East as Iran Claims Drone Surveillance and Issues Hypersonic Threats
This move followed Iranian threats broadcast on state television to target U.S. carriers entering territorial waters.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:33 AM
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ISWAP Suicide Attack on Nigerian Army Position in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle

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ISWAP Suicide Attack on Nigerian Army Position in Borno State's Timbuktu Triangle
The group claimed responsibility through propaganda channels, reporting 20 soldiers killed or wounded. Nigerian military sources confirmed heavy fighting but did not specify casualties.
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January 24, 2026 at 6:39 PM
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U.S. Deploys NORAD Aircraft to Greenland, Trump Administration Announces Framework for Future Deal on Greenland and Entire Arctic Region

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U.S. Deploys NORAD Aircraft to Greenland, Trump Administration Announces Framework for Future Deal on Greenland and Entire Arctic Region
The framework focuses on enhancing security for the United States and NATO nations in the Arctic.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Trump Warns Iran of Total Destruction If Assassination Threats Materialize Amid Ongoing Protests and Internet Outage

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Trump Warns Iran of Total Destruction If Assassination Threats Materialize Amid Ongoing Protests and Internet Outage
The threat follows Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s January 11 warning that Iran could target U.S. bases or Israel if attacked.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:46 PM
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US Deploys USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Force Against Iran

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US Deploys USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to Middle East as Netanyahu Warns of Unprecedented Force Against Iran
This follows Netanyahu’s call to US President Donald Trump to delay any strike on Iran, citing Israel’s unreadiness for retaliation without sufficient US support.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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Syrian Government and SDF Reach Ceasefire and Integration Agreement Amid Recent Clashes

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Syrian Government and SDF Reach Ceasefire and Integration Agreement Amid Recent Clashes
This accord followed confrontations in Aleppo and northeastern regions, where Syrian forces progressed into areas controlled by the Syrian Democratic Forces.
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January 18, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Trump's Decision Against Military Action in Iran Amid De-escalating Protests and Riots

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Trump's Decision Against Military Action in Iran Amid De-escalating Protests and Riots
A U.S. Representative stated that Iranian leaders appear to be moving money outside the country, suggesting preparations for an exit to preserve their safety.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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U.S. Central Command Establishes Middle Eastern Air Defense Combined Operations Cell in Qatar

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U.S. Central Command Establishes Middle Eastern Air Defense Combined Operations Cell in Qatar
This initiative integrates personnel from the United States and regional nations to coordinate air and missile defense activities.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Ceasefire Agreement in Aleppo Facilitates SDF Withdrawal

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Ceasefire Agreement in Aleppo Facilitates SDF Withdrawal
Casualties included security personnel and fighters from both sides, with the Aleppo Health Directorate confirming 23 deaths and 104 wounded.
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January 11, 2026 at 9:41 PM
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Iran's Nationwide Protests, Riots Escalate with 65 Confirmed Deaths Amid Internet Blackout and US Intervention Warnings

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Iran's Nationwide Protests, Riots Escalate with 65 Confirmed Deaths Amid Internet Blackout and US Intervention Warnings
The government imposed a total internet blackout on January 8, reducing connectivity to under 3 percent.
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January 11, 2026 at 6:13 AM
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizure of Sanctioned Tankers Bella 1 and Sophia in the North Atlantic and Caribbean, Russia's Response

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U.S. Coast Guard Seizure of Sanctioned Tankers Bella 1 and Sophia in the North Atlantic and Caribbean, Russia's Response
Vessel tracking data indicates the Bella 1 tanker was reassigned to New Fleet Ltd., a St. Petersburg-based Russian company, around the time of its pursuit.
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January 8, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Iranian President Describes Situation as Total War with US, Israel, and Europe Amid Assessments of IRGC Capabilities

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Iranian President Describes Situation as Total War with US, Israel, and Europe Amid Assessments of IRGC Capabilities
Pezeshkian said, "Here, they are besieging us from every aspect, they are putting us in difficulty and constraint, creating problems".
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December 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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U.S. President Trump Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Following Call with Russian President Putin

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U.S. President Trump Hosts Ukrainian President Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Following Call with Russian President Putin
The meeting addressed discussions on a potential peace framework for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine involving coordination with European counterparts.
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December 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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Pakistani Security Operations in Balochistan

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Pakistani Security Operations in Balochistan
Baloch separatist organizations reported conducting attacks on Pakistani forces in the region during the same time-frame.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms and 10 Executives Over $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Sales

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China Sanctions 20 US Defense Firms and 10 Executives Over $11.1 Billion Taiwan Arms Sales
The measures freeze assets held in China and prohibit transactions with Chinese entities.
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December 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Recent Military Escalations in Yemen's Hadramout and Al-Mahrah Provinces

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Recent Military Escalations in Yemen's Hadramout and Al-Mahrah Provinces
These events build on the council’s offensive initiated on December 2, which secured control over key sites in Hadramout, Yemen’s largest governorate with substantial oil reserves.
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December 27, 2025 at 1:07 AM
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U.S. Counter-terrorism Campaign Intensifies with December Airstrikes Targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab Across African Regions

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U.S. Counter-terrorism Campaign Intensifies with December Airstrikes Targeting ISIS and al-Shabaab Across African Regions
Throughout 2025, Nigeria experienced multiple incidents of violence targeting Christian communities, with thousands reported killed in various attacks across its regions.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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North Korea Advances Anti-Air Missile and Nuclear-Powered Submarine Capabilities Amid Regional Tensions

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North Korea Advances Anti-Air Missile and Nuclear-Powered Submarine Capabilities Amid Regional Tensions
Kim Jong Un inspected the ongoing construction of an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine at a warship-building facility.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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IRGC Seizes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz

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IRGC Seizes Oil Tanker in Strait of Hormuz
This incident follows a pattern of recent increased Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy maritime enforcement in the region.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Merry Christmas, everyone!

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” (John 3:16)

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Merry Christmas, everyone!
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” (John 3:16)
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December 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Iraq Confirms Complete Cessation of Iranian Gas Supplies, Resulting in 4,000–4,500 MW Generation Capacity Loss

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Iraq Confirms Complete Cessation of Iranian Gas Supplies, Resulting in 4,000–4,500 MW Generation Capacity Loss
The suspension has directly increased the need for load-shedding and extended the duration of planned and unplanned outages across multiple governorates
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December 23, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Trump Announces Trump-Class Battleships as Largest U.S. Surface Combatants Since WWII

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Trump Announces Trump-Class Battleships as Largest U.S. Surface Combatants Since WWII
The platform is intended for multi-domain operations, including independent tasking, carrier strike group integration, or surface action group command with manned-unmanned teaming capabilities.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:17 AM