Tension between Iran and America has increased significantly, due to which direct contact between the officials of the two countries has been broken. According to news agency Reuters, talks between Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have been completely suspended.

This report has come in the wake of President Donald Trump’s threats of intervention amid the strict crackdown on protests in Iran. Tehran has threatened that if it is attacked, it will retaliate against US military bases located in the region.

Iran threatened to attack American military bases

America, along with European countries and Israel, was trying to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program for the last one year. However, Iranian officials indicated that increased tensions had eliminated any possibility of progress. He said US threats undermine diplomatic efforts and potential meetings between the two officials to find a diplomatic solution to the decades-old nuclear dispute have been cancelled.

Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in support of protesters in Iran. An Iranian official said on Wednesday (January 14, 2026) that Tehran has warned neighboring countries that help American troops that if Washington attacks, it will attack American targets. According to the report, some employees were advised to leave the main American airport located in the Middle East.

Indian citizens should leave Iran immediately: MEA

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had issued an advisory asking its citizens to leave Iran immediately. MEA said that Indian citizens present there should exercise caution and avoid going to protests or rallies. Apart from this, the Ministry of External Affairs has asked its citizens to remain in touch with the Indian Embassy in Iran and keep the necessary documents ready.

‘Your help is on the way’, Trump told the protesters

Had posted in support of the American protesters and asked them to continue their protest. Your help is also on the way. He appealed to the protesters to occupy their institutions. Write down the names of murderers and torturers. They will have to pay a heavy price for this. I have canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the senseless killings of protesters stop.

The situation is continuously worsening amid the fierce protests that have been going on in Iran since December 28. According to human rights activists, more than 2,000 people have died so far, while some reports put the figure at more than 2,500. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump gave a stern warning to the Iranian government, saying that the killing of protesters will not be tolerated and help is on the way.

Trump has appealed to the people of Iran to continue protesting, while the Iranian government has partially lifted some restrictions, allowing people to make phone calls abroad after several days. However, internet and SMS services are still down, due to which connectivity inside and outside the country remains extremely limited.

Death toll in Iran reaches 2,571

According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the death toll in the ongoing protests in Iran has increased to 2,571. At the same time, Iranian state TV also admitted that the country has suffered a loss. Ahmed Mousavi, head of Iran’s Martyrs Foundation, was quoted as saying that the country has suffered huge losses due to armed and terrorist groups. However, international human rights organizations allege that most of the deaths occurred due to the actions of security forces.

US President Donald Trump’s message to Iranians

Donald Trump issued a sharp message on his social media platform Truth Social, calling on Iranians to intensify protests. He wrote that the Iranian people should continue to protest, occupy their institutions. Protect the names of murderers and torturers, they will have to pay a heavy price. Until the killings stop, I have canceled all meetings with Iranian officials. Help is on the way.

Appeal to Iranian government to show humanity

Trump said he is meeting frequently with his national security advisers and is confident that the scale of the killings in Iran is extremely serious. “They are misbehaving very badly,” he said. They should show humanity. This is a very big problem. Trump indicated that if the situation does not improve, America will take action accordingly.

Iran’s counterattack

Iran has accused Trump of spreading political instability, inciting violence and endangering the country’s sovereignty. Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, wrote a letter to the Security Council saying that America and Israel are responsible for the deaths of innocent civilians, especially youth.

Trump’s threat on news of hanging

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warned that the United States would take “very strong action” if Iran hangs protesters. He said, ‘My goal is to win. I like to win.’ In response, Iran alleged that America was looking for an excuse for military intervention.

Europe and Britain take tough stance, ambassador summoned

Many European countries have summoned Iranian ambassadors regarding violence and internet shutdown in Iran. Finland called the internet shutdown a silent repression; Netherlands, France and Germany have called the violence inhumane and unacceptable. Britain and the European Union have announced new sanctions on Iran. EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said that the increasing deaths in Iran are horrifying.

UN appeal: Violence should be stopped immediately

UN human rights chief Volker Turk appealed to Iran to stop violence against peaceful protesters and stop calling them terrorists. He said Iranian citizens have the right to demonstrate peacefully and their grievances should be heard, not suppressed.

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