Iran vs US war imminent? HT decodes Trump’s military moves, Khamenei’s options and Russia, China angle

The United States and Iran are once again on the brink, with a calibrated military build‑up and fragile back‑channel diplomacy unfolding in parallel. In a wide‑ranging conversation on Hindustan Times’ Point Blank, Executive Editor Shishir Gupta and Senior Anchor Aayesha Varma unpack how close the region is to a potential strike, why this moment is … Read more

F-35s, F-22s, warships: US biggest Middle East deployment since 2003 amid ‘imminent’ war with Iran

The United States has assembled a massive air fleet, including jet fighters and support aircraft, in the Middle East, amid tensions with Iran. This comes even as officials and advisers signaled that military action against Iran could begin sooner rather than later, Axios reported. US officials alleged that Trump has received several briefings on his … Read more

US-Iran war could be imminent and span weeks: Report

The Trump administration appears closer to a major war in the Middle East, with officials and advisers signaling that military action against Iran could begin sooner rather than later. US President Donald Trump (AP) Any US military operation in Iran would likely be extensive, unfolding over weeks and resembling a full-scale war rather than a … Read more

US Iran tensions live updates: US attack imminent? Iran says military buildup ‘does not scare’ us

Published on: Feb 09, 2026 8:50:53 AM IST Tensions between the United States and Iran have been on the edge since nationwide protests hit the latter against the current Islamic regime. US Iran tensions: As the US continues its military buildup in the Middle East, Iran has stated that the military deployment near the region … Read more