The head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency says Iran's enriched uranium "is still there," as he stresses the urgency of diplomacy to avert a U.S.-Iran war.

The president was considering a range of military options but has said he still prefers diplomacy.

Iran is reportedly working to rebuild nuclear sites damaged during June 22 "Midnight Hammer" operation as the regime participates in Geneva talks.

Iran and the United States are waging gunboat diplomacy as talks over Tehran’s nuclear program hang in the balance.

The Iranian naval drill and the arrival of the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier near the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea underscore the tensions between the nations.

As tensions between the US and Iran rise, we examine the military assets Washington has deployed to the Middle East.

Donald Trump is considering an initial strike on Iran to force the country into making a deal regarding its nuclear enrichment programme. The initial strike, which could take place within days, would likely target some military or government sites, officials told the Wall Street Journal.

The following is the Feb. 9 2026, Congressional Research Service In Sight report, Iran’s Nuclear Program and UN Sanctions Reimposition. From the report UN Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015), which the council adopted on July 20,

USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.