LATEST UPDATES ON IRAN-U.S.-ISRAEL CONFLICT / FEB 01
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the possible Iran–U.S.–Israel clash here.
Turkish People’s Support for Iran
WANA (Feb 01) – Turks gathered in front of the U.S. consulate in Istanbul in support of Iran.
The Italian Embassy in Tehran has suspended all its consular activities from today for an indefinite period.
An American Official: The Trump administration has informed Iran through multiple channels of the United States’ readiness to hold a meeting for negotiations to reach an agreement.
Egypt Calls for Iran–U.S. Return to Diplomacy
WANA (Jan 31) – Egypt has underscored the importance of bringing Iran and the United States back to the negotiating table, stressing the central role of diplomacy in containing escalating tensions across the Middle East. In line with directives from the Egyptian president, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held intensive consultations with senior officials from […]
U.S.-Iran Talks Stall; Attack Unlikely
WANA (Feb 01) – Iran’s leader today stated more explicitly, “The United States should know that if it starts a war, this time, it will be a regional war.” This is the first time Ayatollah Khamenei has issued such a direct threat to his enemies.
“We are not the initiators and do not want to attack any country, but the Iranian nation will deliver a powerful blow to anyone who attacks or harasses us,” Iran’s Supreme Leader said today in Tehran during his public address.
Iranian Foreign Minister, in an interview with CNN, attacked the American side and warned them, “Either the United States reaches an agreement, or we will go to war with them.” A statement no one expected to hear with such clarity was indeed surprising.
In previous days, it was the United States that repeatedly threatened the Iranian side. Now, however, it is the Iranian side that is humiliating and threatening the United States with an attack. This trend is certainly not pleasing to the authorities in Washington.
After Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced the start of structured negotiations with the United States, news related to Iran somewhat subsided. However, it remains unclear how Trump will conclude this story.
Iranian missiles are displayed in a park in Tehran, Iran, January 31, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)
Key important points on the Iran issue gathered by WANA News Agency today:
- Contrary to international media reports, Russia and China are providing effective military and security assistance to Iran.
- Russia and China view any confrontation with Iran as a precursor to a larger war with each other.
- This week, a naval exercise involving live-fire drills with the participation of Iran, Russia, and China will be held in the Persian Gulf.
- China’s presence in the Persian Gulf region at this time is a military message to the United States.
- The large-scale march in Tehran following recent unrest has significantly influenced the stance of Russia and China.
- The alert level against Iran will be raised on Saturday and Sunday.
- The Ankara negotiations have not made significant progress.
- The United States has completed the deployment of its forces around Iran.
- Any U.S. attack on Iran would be a combined operation, not solely military.
- Government economic measures, including commodity subsidies, have created a positive social climate.
Targeting Iran: From Virtual Casinos to War Rooms
WANA (Feb 01) – In the new global ecosystem, the traditional boundaries between entertainment, economy, and espionage have become intertwined in an unprecedented way. Online betting platforms, which were once known merely as a social or financial anomaly, have now turned into a new front for complex intelligence operations against societies, including the Islamic […]
Larijani: Framework for Negotiations Is Taking Shape
WANA (Feb 01) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said progress is being made toward forming a clear framework for negotiations, stressing that this development is moving forward despite what he described as artificial media-driven war narratives.
In a post on the social media platform X, Larijani pointed to what he called “manufactured media hype,” arguing that such portrayals do not reflect the realities on the ground. According to him, behind the intensified media atmosphere, efforts to establish a coherent and reliable structure for negotiations are ongoing and have reached an advanced stage…
Larijani: Framework for Negotiations Is Taking Shape
WANA (Jan 31) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said progress is being made toward forming a clear framework for negotiations, stressing that this development is moving forward despite what he described as artificial media-driven war narratives. In a post on the social media platform X, Larijani pointed to what […]
Trump Claims Talks With Iran Amid Ongoing Diplomatic Uncertainty
WANA (Feb 01) – U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Saturday night that some form of communication is taking place between Washington and Tehran, though he did not specify whether these contacts are direct or indirect.
In an interview with Fox News, Trump said, “They are talking to us, and we’ll see whether something can be done or not. Otherwise, we’ll see what happens.” He did not provide further details regarding the nature, level, or channel of these alleged talks.
Responding to a question about whether Washington’s Arab allies in the Persian Gulf are aware of the U.S. plan toward Iran, Trump stated, “We can’t tell them our plan. That would be as bad as telling it to you.”
Trump also reiterated claims that Iran is engaged in negotiations, referring to previous diplomatic efforts. “The last time they negotiated, we had to shut down their nuclear program. It didn’t work, and then we dealt with it in another way. Now we’ll see what happens,” he said.
These remarks come as Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that no direct talks are currently taking place between Tehran and Washington. Nevertheless, several regional actors, including Turkey and Qatar, have recently attempted to ease tensions and facilitate communication between the two sides.
Within this context, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi recently traveled to Ankara, where he held talks with senior Turkish officials on regional developments. Additionally, Qatar’s foreign minister arrived in Tehran on Saturday night for consultations regarding recent regional developments.
Iran has maintained that it has not abandoned diplomacy. However, Iranian officials point to events in June, when indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States were underway and a sixth round of talks was expected to be held in Oman. During that period, Israel, with U.S. support, launched an attack on Iran.
Several days later, the United States carried out airstrikes using strategic bombers against Iranian nuclear facilities that were under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, further complicating and deepening the diplomatic standoff between the two countries.
LATEST UPDATES ON IRAN-U.S.-ISRAEL CONFLICT / JAN 31
WANA – Our team is closely monitoring the latest developments regarding the possible Iran–U.S.–Israel clash here. Burial Site for Potential U.S. Aggressors Prepared Outside City WANA (Jan 31) – The CEO of Tehran’s Behesht Zahra Cemetery Organization said a burial site outside the capital has been prepared as part of contingency plans for […]
