At present, given the situation between Iran and America, everyone feels that America and Iran can attack each other at any time. On the surface this appears to be the case, but there are some facts which indicate that there will be no war.

Fact number 1: Iran did not hang Irfan Sultani

Trump had threatened to attack Iran when Iran had said that it was going to publicly hang protester Irfan Sultani. Trump had said that if the hanging takes place, there will be serious consequences. The hanging was scheduled to take place on January 14, but it was postponed. After this, Trump said that executions and murders are also stopping in Iran. Looking at this, it seems that Trump has changed his mind.

Fact number 2: Iran opens airspace again

Iran had closed its airspace after Trump’s threat. This meant that no plane could enter Iran’s airspace and if any did enter it would be considered an attack. But now Iran has opened its airspace again. Now the planes are flying on time and are also going to different cities of Iran.

Fact No. 3: Crude oil prices fell

It is only with the possibility of war being averted that the market has approved the fall in oil prices, because war would have meant that oil prices would have increased. But on January 15, the price of crude oil in the international market decreased by $ 2 per barrel. This has increased confidence that the war has been averted.

Fact number 4: The help promised did not arrive

There is also a solid information about the postponement of this war that when a journalist in the Oval Office asked Trump whether America’s military operation has been stopped, Trump said that he is still watching. Recently, Trump himself had instigated the Iranian protesters and said that keep protesting, keep occupying government buildings, help will reach you soon. It has been three-four days since this happened, but the protesters have not received any such help which might enrage Iran and start the talk of war.

However, there are some indications which are pointing towards war. Then the US Navy’s war fleet is moving rapidly from the South China Sea towards Iran. On the other hand, Khamenei also has the obsession to do anything. But in the present circumstances, the war seems to be averted.

The US Navy’s most powerful battle group, the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, is now moving rapidly from the South China Sea towards the Middle East. The Pentagon has redirected this group amid increasing tension with Iran. This group alone has so much power that it can cause destruction equal to the entire army. It is a Nimitz class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and one of the largest warships in the world.

What’s in the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group?

This is Carrier Strike Group 3, whose lead ship is USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72). It runs on nuclear power, due to which it can remain in the sea for a long time without refueling. In this group-

• The main aircraft carrier is USS Abraham Lincoln, which weighs more than 1 lakh tons. There are 5 thousand to 6 thousand crew members and soldiers on it.
• 3-4 The Arleigh Burke-class consists of 3 to 4 guided-missile destroyers, such as USS Michael Murphy, USS Spruance, and USS Frank E. Peterson Jr.
• There are 1 to 2 nuclear attack submarines of the Virginia or Los Angeles class.
• There are also supporting ships for fuel and ammunition.
• There are a total of 7 to 8 thousand soldiers and marines in the entire fleet.

What aircraft are in the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group?

Carrier Air Wing 9 (CVW-9) has 65-70 aircraft. This group can fly more than 150 sorties (flights) day and night. In this group-

• F/A-18E/F Super Hornet: It is a multi-role fighter, which can do both attack and air combat.
• F-35C Lightning II: VMFA-314 are stealth fighter jets of the squadron, which attack very fast and stealthily.
• E-2D Hawkeye: Do the work of aerial surveillance and command (AWACS).
• EA-18G Growler: There is electronic warfare, which jams the enemy’s radar.
• MH-60R/S Seahawk helicopter: This is an anti-submarine combat helicopter, which is used for search and rescue.

What are the biggest strengths and weapons of this group?

• There are hundreds of Tomahawk missiles in this group, which have a range of 1 thousand km. Can attack enemy airbases, navy, oil facilities and nuclear sites from a distance of more than 100 km.
• There are air-to-ground missiles and air-to-air missiles.
• There is also ballistic missile defense like Sea Sparrow, ESSM, RAM, Phalanx CIWS and SM-6.
• This group can gain air superiority, destroy the enemy navy and control places like the Strait of Hormuz.

Why is the US warship fleet heading towards Iran?

Tension between Iran and America has increased a lot. America is sending this group to the Middle East to protect its interests, help Israel and stop Iran. This group was carrying out routine operations in the South China Sea. But now the entire group will reach the Middle East in 1 week. It is ready to stop the war or launch a major attack if needed.

What impact will this have on India?

The situation in Iran may increase oil prices, which will affect India’s economy. This power of America can bring stability in the region or can also increase tension. The Government of India is keeping an eye on the situation. This is the biggest force of the US Navy, which can reach anywhere in the world quickly and have a big impact.

The protests that started in Iran in December 2025 have now spread across the country. These demonstrations have reached more than 100 cities and have become the biggest challenge against the government of Iran. This is considered to be the biggest protest after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. This situation is very important for India because many of India’s strategic and economic interests are linked to Iran.

Why are there protests in Iran?

The demonstrations in Iran started mainly due to economic problems. People are angry with the huge fall of the Iranian currency (Rial), inflation, unemployment and rising prices of food items. It started from the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, where shopkeepers went on strike.

Soon these demonstrations became political and slogans started being raised against the rule of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. There is a big participation of women and youth in this. There have been thousands of deaths and thousands of arrests so far due to the action of security forces. There is also an internet blackout, making it difficult to get information.

Why is Iran important for India?

India and Iran have strong strategic and trade relations…

• Chabahar Port: India has invested 500 million dollars (about Rs 4,000 crore) in this port. This port gives India access to Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia and Europe by bypassing Pakistan. This is a major part of India’s ‘Connect Central Asia’ policy. The work of Chabahar-Zahedan railway line connected to Chabahar is going to be completed by mid-2026.
• International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC): Through Iran, goods reach India, Russia and Europe quickly and cheaply. This reduces time by 40% and expenses by 30%.
• Oil and trade: Despite US sanctions, India has been importing oil from Iran. Besides, goods like dry fruits and rice are exported. Iran is a big trading partner of India.

Apart from this, Iran is an important ally of India on forums like BRICS and SCO.

Can the protests benefit or harm India?

If instability in Iran leads to the formation of a new government that wants stronger ties with India, the Chabahar and INSTC projects could be expedited. Business may increase. But-

• Instability may delay the Chabahar project. The work of railway line and port may stop.
• There may be a global increase in oil prices, due to which oil will become expensive for India.
• US sanctions (CAATSA) may be activated again as before.
• China can get benefit because it is working on Gwadar port of Pakistan. It is just 170 km away from Chabahar.
• Export of Basmati rice from India to Iran has stopped, due to which exporters’ money may get stuck and farmers may be affected.
• Thousands of Indians (especially students) are stranded in Iran. The Government of India has issued a travel advisory and asked to keep in touch with the embassy.

What is the reaction of the Indian government on the situation in Iran?

The Indian government is keeping an eye on the situation in Iran. The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens to stay away from the protest areas and stay in touch with the embassy. India has insisted on maintaining relations with Iran, but is currently adopting a ‘wait and watch’ policy.

Overall, these ongoing protests in Iran are challenging for India. Projects like Chabahar and INSTC are very important for India’s regional reach. If the situation becomes normal soon then it will be fine, otherwise there may be economic and strategic loss in the long run.

Demonstrations challenging Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been going on for the past several days. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump warned Khamenei and said that America is ready to help Iran. What will Tehran do if America conducts airstrike in Iran under the guise of protests? Its blueprint has been revealed.
The speaker of Iran’s parliament warned that if the US attacks the Islamic Republic as President Donald Trump has threatened, Tehran will target the US military and Israel. Kalibaf made this threat when MPs in the Iranian Parliament climbed onto the stage shouting slogans of ‘Down with America’.

People living abroad fear that the Internet blockade will embolden radicals within Iran’s security services to launch a bloody crackdown. Even though Trump has warned that he is ready to attack Iran to protect peaceful protesters.

America is ready to help Iran: Trump

Trump supported the protesters and said on social media, ‘Iran may be looking at a freedom never seen before. America is ready to help. The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal quoted officials as saying on Saturday night that Trump had been given military options to attack Iran, but he had not yet taken any final decision.

“Don’t mess with President Trump,” the State Department warned separately. When he promises to do something, he promises to complete it.

Iranian state television broadcast the parliament session live. In his speech, Qalibaf, a hardline leader, praised the police and Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, particularly its volunteer Basij, for “standing firm” during the protests. Let us tell you that Kalibaf himself has contested the presidential elections in Iran.

What will Iran do if America attacks?

He directly described Israel as an occupied territory and threatened the American army. “In the event of an attack on Iran, the occupied territories and all US military centers, bases and ships located in the region will be our legitimate targets,” Qalibaf said. He said that we do not limit ourselves to reacting after an attack and will take action based on any concrete indication of threat.
Meanwhile, Israel is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation between America and Iran. According to news agency AP, Israeli official said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talked to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio throughout the night on many topics including Iran.

Raza Pahlavi appealed to the protesters

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who had called for protests on Thursday and Friday, in his new message urged protesters to take to the streets on Sunday. He urged protesters to “assert their right to public spaces” by carrying Iran’s old lion and sun flag and other national symbols used during the Shah’s reign.

When did the protests start in Iran?

Demonstrations began on December 28 in protest against the huge fall in the value of Iran’s currency, the Rial. The value of the rial is more than 1.4 million per dollar and the country’s economy is deeply affected by international sanctions related to the nuclear program. The protests intensified and turned into a demand for a direct challenge to Iran’s religious authority.

The protests of common people against inflation and unemployment in Iran have entered the 14th day. One by one, voices are being raised against the Khamenei government from every corner of the country. It has also been 60 hours since the internet blackout. Meanwhile, the political circle of Tehran is quite angry with America’s warning. The Speaker of Parliament has responded to US President Donald Trump’s warning with a threat.

Iran’s parliament speaker warned that if the US attacks the Islamic Republic, the US military and Israel will be the targets. Kalibaf made this threat when MPs in the Iranian Parliament ran towards the stage and raised anti-American slogans. Iranian state television broadcast the parliament session live.

Who is Kalibaf, who gave a befitting reply to Trump?

Kalibaf is a radical leader and has previously contested the presidential election. He praised the police and Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard for remaining steadfast during the demonstrations. He said, ‘The people of Iran should know that we will deal with them in the harshest manner and punish those arrested.’

Iran’s response to Trump’s threat

He directly threatened Israel by calling it an occupied territory. He said, ‘In the event of an attack on Iran, the occupied territory and all American military centers, bases and ships in the region will be our legitimate targets.’

According to The Times of Israel, Israel is on high alert in view of the possibility of US interference in the ongoing anti-government movement in Iran. At the same time, the duration of internet ban has also increased. Internet monitor NetBlocks says the nationwide internet shutdown in Iran has lasted more than 60 hours amid anti-government protests.

Movement turned violent: IRGC

According to IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News, the protests have turned extremely violent. Protesters broke into the judiciary complex in Mamasani County in Iran’s Fars province on Saturday night and set fire to a guard post.

County Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor Hassan Elahi said several rooms inside the courthouse were set on fire and the fire had spread from the ground floor to the first floor before security forces arrived and dispersed the crowd.

Trump threatened Iran!

US President Donald Trump threatened Khamenei and said that America is ready to help Iran. He posted on Truth Social on Sunday (January 11) saying, ‘Iran is probably looking towards independence and said that America is ready to help.’

The situation in Iran is quite tense these days. People’s anger is being seen against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. People angry over inflation and unemployment have opened a front against Khamenei on the streets. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump is continuously threatening the Iranian government with action.

Trump has given a direct warning to Khamenei that the US will take action if the Iranian government adopts a violent stance against the protesters. At the same time, the noise of these threats of Trump is being heard in the Gulf countries also. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is keeping a close eye on the situation.

Speculation of action on Iran after Venezuela

After the action taken by America in Venezuela, there are speculations that America may attack Iran in collaboration with Israel. Trump’s threats have further fueled these speculations.

Saudi Arabia gave support to Iran

Amidst all this, the Gulf Cooperation Council also called ministerial level meetings. Along with this, Saudi Arabia also expressed its support by talking to the Iranian government. Let us tell you that Gulf countries include Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.

GCC keeps a close eye on the situation in Iran

Due to the situation prevailing in Iran, the Gulf countries have called a ministerial level meeting and expressed concern over the situation, but this meeting was not held publicly. However, joint statements were also issued. Gulf countries appealed to control the situation through diplomacy. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain have held ministerial meetings and issued collective statements to consider the situation and tensions with Iran.

Foreign ministers or high officials of countries like UAE and Saudi Arabia are constantly talking on phone with major international partners so that they can reduce the risk of increasing tension in Iran.

No GCC country came forward after Trump’s threat

The Gulf countries have not directly talked about war, but have generally appealed for restraint and diplomatic solutions. Even in the past, Gulf countries have called for dialogue, dialogue and peaceful resolution as a priority when regional tensions increase. Oman supports the joint statement and dialogue efforts.

After Trump’s threats, no Gulf country has come forward and given any support or challenge, but movement is being seen. The attention of all Gulf countries is on Trump’s next step.

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For the first time, the Khamenei regime has acknowledged violence and casualties amid massive protests that have continued in Iran for the last 12 days. State TV acknowledged that violent incidents took place during the demonstrations and there were reports of some casualties. However, the government has not considered this to be the anger of the domestic people.

What did the Khamenei government say?

State TV broke its silence for the first time in a program and said that there was violence in the demonstrations and people were injured. But all this has been done by ‘American-Israeli terrorist agents’. The government claims that these agents are spreading arson and violence so that the country becomes unstable.

Earlier the government was ignoring the protests or calling them a minor incident. Now by accepting the casualties the government has accepted the seriousness of the situation.

America gave strict warning to Iran

US President Donald Trump has given a strong warning to Iran. He said that if violence was done against peaceful protesters, America would take a ‘strong attack’ and help the protesters. After this threat, Iran has closed its airspace and put the military on high alert.

The exiled crown prince supported the demonstration

Iranian opposition leader and exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi supported the demonstration, saying, ‘Millions of Iranians demanded their freedom tonight. In response, the government in Iran has cut all lines of communication. Internet has been shut down. Landline has been disconnected. They can also try to jam the satellite signals.

What are the reasons for the demonstrations in Iran?

The situation has become very serious in more than 111 cities of Iran. Especially on Thursday night, incidents like arson and firing on protesters have been reported in the capital Tehran.

• Inflation is increasing very fast in Iran.
• The economy is in bad shape.
• The value of Rial (Iran’s currency) has fallen a lot.
• People are finding it difficult to buy everyday items and medicines.

On January 7, 2026, Iran’s Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami issued a stern warning saying that no foreign power can threaten Iran and that if anyone attacks, its ‘hand will be cut off.’

In fact, recently US President Donald Trump wrote in a post on Truth, ‘If Iran shoots or kills peaceful protesters violently, America will come to save them. We are ready and loaded.

After this, tension has increased in both the countries. Meanwhile, let us compare the weapons of both the countries with the report of Global Firepower. Global Firepower ranks the armies of 145 countries of the world and gives a Power Index score, lower score means more power.

If there is a war between America and Iran, how long will it last?

If there is a war between America and Iran, it could last not in hours but for days, weeks or months. According to the data of Global Firepower, America’s army appears to be much stronger than Iran, so America can dominate soon. But Iran’s army specializes in asymmetric warfare (guerrilla style attacks, missiles and proxy groups), which can prolong the war.

What is the overall military ranking and strength of both the countries?

In the Global Firepower 2025 report, America is the world’s number 1 military power, with a power index score of 0.0744. Iran is ranked 16th among 145 countries and its score is 0.3048. This means that America’s military is far ahead of Iran, especially in technology, budget and global reach.

America has been on top for the last 10 years and is a founding member of NATO, while Iran maintains partnerships with countries like Russia. America’s army is balanced in every field, whereas Iran focuses more on land force and missiles.

What is the military strength of both the countries?

• America: There is more than 15 crore manpower, out of which 12.4 crore are fit for service. Every year 44.4 lakh people reach military age. Total military personnel are 21.2 lakh, of which 13.2 lakh are active, 7.9 lakh are reserve and no paramilitary.
• Iran: There is more than 4.94 crore manpower, out of which 4.15 crore are fit for service. Every year more than 14 lakh people reach military age. The total military personnel is 11.80 lakh, of which more than 6 lakh are active, 3.5 lakh are reserve and 2.2 lakh are paramilitary soldiers.

America’s manpower is 4 times more than Iran’s, but Iran’s paramilitary force Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is strong in asymmetric attacks.

Which country has more budget and dangerous weapons?

America’s defense budget is $895 billion, while Iran’s budget is $15.45 billion. Whereas, if we talk about weapons…

America has the world’s most advanced air force

• There are a total of 13,043 aircraft, of which 9,782 are ready to attack at any time. This also includes 5,843 helicopters and 1,002 attack helicopters. The American Air Force is the most advanced in the world, having F-35 fighter jets and B-2 bombers.
• There are 4,640 tanks, of which 3,480 are ready for attack. There are more than 39 thousand armored vehicles, 671 self-propelled artillery and 641 rocket projectors. The US Army is dependent on advanced tanks like M1 Abrams.
• There are a total of 440 naval assets, whose total tonnage is 4,168,037 tonnes. This includes 11 aircraft carriers, 9 helicopter carriers, 81 destroyers, 26 corvettes, 70 submarines and 8 mine warfare. America’s Navy is global and can launch air attacks from carriers.

Iran strong in drones and missiles

• There are a total of 551 aircraft, of which 331 are ready to attack at all times. There are 128 helicopters and 13 attack helicopters. Iran’s air force is old, consisting mostly of American and Russian aircraft from the 1970-80s. But he is strong in drones and missiles. However, America is 20 times ahead.
• There are a total of 1,713 tanks, 65,825 armored vehicles, 392 self-propelled artillery and 1,517 rocket projectors. Iran’s land force is large and strong in Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), but lags behind America in technology. America’s armored vehicles are 6 times more than Iran’s.
• There are a total of 107 naval assets, whose total tonnage is 2,23,395 tonnes. It has 7 frigates, 3 corvettes, 25 submarines, 21 offshore patrol and 1 mine warfare. Iran’s navy is small but can pose a threat in the Gulf with submarines and fast attack craft. America is completely dominant here.

Is a nuclear attack possible on both countries?

America is a nuclear power. It is a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), which has thousands of nuclear warheads. It has been noted with nuclear capability in the Global Firepower Report. Iran is suspected of having a nuclear program and the report says that it focuses on indigenous nuclear capability, but officially denies making any nuclear weapon.

If nuclear is used in war then the situation can be very dangerous, but both the countries avoid it. Iran has a partnership with Russia, while America is the leader of NATO.

Then which country is more powerful?

According to Global Firepower, America is more powerful than Iran in every category. Rank 1 vs 16 means more soldiers, aircraft, ships, budget and technology. America can fight a global war, while Iran is a regional threat. But with the help of Houthi and Hezbollah, Iran’s missiles, drones and proxy forces can cause harm to America.

Overall, America can win but the cost will be high. However, a situation of war does not seem to be brewing between the two countries.

Protests have been going on in Iran for the last few days against the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. People have come out on the streets and are expressing anger towards the government. US President Donald Trump had threatened the Khamenei government on this issue. Now a befitting reply has come from the Khamenei government. Khamenei’s close advisor has said that America should care about its soldiers to the exclusion of others.

Protests against inflation and economic problems in Iran turned violent, in which 6 people died. The movement has now spread across the country. Trump warned and said, ,If Iran kills the protesting people, then America is fully ready to help them and attack.,

What was Iran’s response to Trump’s threat?

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani responded to this, He said, ‘America should know that interfering in our internal affairs is like spreading chaos in the entire region, Trump has started this. They should worry about their soldiers. The important thing is that till now 2 people have died in Lordegan and 3 in Ajna. A security personnel also died in Kuhdasht in the night. Dozens of people were arrested in many cities.

with statements by Israeli officials and @realDonaldTrumpIt became clear what I was running behind. The tension between the situation of the traders and the actions of the terrorists, and the fact that Trump realized that he had invaded the United States in this internal situation, led to the devastation of the entire stability of the region and the destruction of the good… pic.twitter.com/QPIp8pJ8Xl

—Ali Larijani علی لاریجANI (@alilarijani_ir) January 2, 2026

Why are protests happening in Iran?

Let us tell you that this is the first time after the anti-hijab protests in 2022 that a large number of people have taken to the streets in Iran. This demonstration is being done regarding inflation as well as worsening economic situation.

The Iranian government is showing a very strict attitude towards the protests. Many protesters have been arrested in the last few days. However, its complete figures have not been revealed yet.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in Florida, after which Trump gave a direct challenge to Iran and said that if its behavior does not improve, the consequences are going to be very bad. Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian has given the answer to this through social media. He has claimed that Iran is ready to give a ‘strong’ response to any attack.

Hours after Donald Trump warned of a possible attack, Iranian President Massoud Pejeshkian posted a response on X without naming anyone. He expressed his views in just one sentence and claimed that ‘the attacker will repent.’

The response of the Republic of Islamic Iran to every aggression of the oppressors will be harsh and remorseful.

— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) December 30, 2025

The Iranian President wrote, ‘The Islamic Republic of Iran’s response to any attack will be strong and the attacker will regret it.’

It is also possible that there may be a stronger attack than last time: Trump

After meeting Netanyahu on Monday, when asked about Iran’s missile and nuclear program, Trump said that there is no confirmation yet, but if it is true then the consequences will be very dangerous. It is also possible that there may be a stronger attack than last time. Iran should have made a deal last time and we had given it a chance, but this will not happen every time.

US President Donald Trump warned that the US would launch another military strike against Iran if it attempted to rebuild its ballistic missile or nuclear program. Speaking to reporters, Trump said that Washington is closely monitoring Tehran’s activities.

Will US support if Israel attacks Iran? Trump replied

When asked whether the US would support an Israeli strike targeting Iran’s missile program, he said he would fully support an immediate strike if Iran tried to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.

Trump and Netanyahu met at the Mar-a-Lago apartment in Florida. This was the fifth meeting between the two this year.

On June 22, America had bombed Iran’s nuclear sites.

On June 13, 2025, Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities, targeting military, nuclear and residential areas for 12 consecutive days. Later on June 22, America attacked Iran’s three nuclear bases in Natanz, Fordow and Isfahan. Cease fire was announced after 24 days.