Despite the ongoing violent demonstrations in Iran and open threats from US President Donald Trump regarding action against the protesters, Tehran does not seem to be bowing down. Iran has given a clear warning that if America launches a military attack, it will target American military bases located in neighboring countries where American troops are present. After this warning, as a precautionary measure, America and Britain have withdrawn some of their military and civilian personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, due to which the fear of war in the region has deepened.

Experts having knowledge of the military capabilities of Western countries say that recent developments indicate that America may attack Iran. Due to this fear, many countries including India, Poland and Italy have issued advisories to their citizens to leave Iran. According to Iranian officials, about 3,000 people have been killed so far, while human rights organizations claim that the death toll is around 2,600.

Trump’s open threats and diplomatic pressure

Donald Trump has been openly threatening to interfere in Iran for the past several days. He appealed to Iranians to continue protesting and occupy government institutions. Trump has canceled all meetings with Iranian officials. Along with this, he has warned that if Iran does not stop bloody action against the protesters, additional tariffs and sanctions will be imposed on it.

Next 24 hours decisive? fear of military action

Some European and Israeli officials claim that America may take military action within the next 24 hours. According to the New York Times report, America and Britain have started removing their personnel from Qatar’s air base. The Qatar government has said that this step has been taken in view of regional tension. The Pentagon says that if America launches a military attack on Iran, it will be of limited scale and it will be the second attack on Iran in recent months. Currently USS Gerald R. The Ford aircraft carrier, several escort warships and three missile-launching destroyers are already deployed in the area.

Iran’s warning

An Iranian official said that Tehran has appealed to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Turkey to stop America from attacking Iran. The officer clearly said that if America targets Iran, then American military bases located in these countries will be attacked. He also said that direct contact between Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witcalf has been cut off. According to Iranian media, Security Council chief Ali Larijani spoke to Qatar’s foreign minister, while Araqchi has contacted his counterparts in the UAE and Turkey.

Letter to United Nations, blame on America

Iran has written a letter to the United Nations Security Council and the Secretary General, accusing America of inciting violence and interfering in internal affairs. Arakchi told the UAE Foreign Minister that Iran wants peace, but is fully committed to protecting its sovereignty and security. Meanwhile, Iran’s Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni-Azai visited a prison in Tehran, where the protesters are being held. He said that it is necessary to punish those who beheaded or burnt people, so that such incidents do not happen again. According to America-based human rights organization HRANA, 18,137 arrests have been made so far.

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Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump has been threatened with death. Let us tell you that Iran’s government TV channel has threatened Trump through a message. For this, the TV channel showed the image of Trump’s election rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024, where there was an attempt to shoot at Trump. A message was written on the screen along with the image: This time this bullet will not miss.

Experts say that this is the most open and aggressive warning ever given directly to the US President by Iran. This incident has come to light at a time when the Donald Trump administration is considering options for military action against Iran. Iranian officials have alleged that the US wants to use the ongoing internal unrest in the country as a pretext for possible military intervention.

US military activities increased

Donald Trump has been threatened at a time when America has started redeploying its forces in the Middle East. According to reports, movement of troops has been seen from one of America’s largest military bases located in the area. Due to this, it is feared that if America attacks, Iran will not back down from retaliating. This concern increased further when a senior Tehran official mentioned the retaliatory attack on Al Udeid airbase outside Doha, Qatar in June 2025.

Trump’s warning to Iran

Donald Trump said in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that if Iran intensifies its action against the protesters, America will give a strong and forceful response. Referring to the news of the execution, Trump said, ‘If they do something like this, we will take strong action’.

Iran is struggling with domestic unrest and economic crisis

The regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is already grappling with regional conflicts, domestic opposition and economic pressures. Protests broke out in December when the value of the Iranian rial hit a record low. Apart from this, the sanctions imposed by America and Western countries have worsened the situation.

Figures from human rights organizations

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), more than 2,400 protesters have been killed so far. Of these, 147 people were associated with the government or security forces. Apart from this, more than 18,400 people have been detained so far.

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A horrific train accident in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday morning shocked the entire country. A passenger train derailed when the crane of an under-construction high-speed rail project fell on three bogies of the train. At least 19 people have died so far in this painful accident, while about 80 passengers are said to be injured. According to police officials, it is feared that some bodies may still be trapped in the debris, which need to be taken out. Efforts are ongoing.

The accident occurred in Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, which is located about 230 kilometers north-east of the capital Bangkok. The train that crashed was heading from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province. According to eyewitnesses and police, when the train was passing by the spot, a heavy crane of the high-speed rail line being built above suddenly collapsed and fell directly on three bogies of the train. After the collision, the train derailed and a fire broke out for some time.

Bodies still trapped in debris, rescue operation risky

Local police officer Colonel Thachapon Chinnavong said that 19 bodies have been recovered so far, but some bodies are still trapped inside the train bogies. Due to the fear of the crane shaking, the rescue team had to retreat for the time being as the situation is extremely dangerous. Rescue teams are trying to remove the debris with the help of heavy machinery, but due to safety reasons the work is being done very carefully.

There were 195 passengers on board, maximum damage occurred in two coaches.

Thailand’s Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said in a statement that a total of 195 passengers were on board the train. He said that the passengers who died were in the two coaches on which the crane fell directly. The minister has ordered a thorough investigation into this incident and said that strict action will be taken against those responsible.

Question on high-speed rail project under construction

The crane which caused this accident was engaged in the construction of an elevated high-speed rail line. This line was being built over the existing railway track. Many such high-speed rail projects are under construction in Thailand, but this accident has raised serious questions about construction safety standards.

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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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US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that America is working in very good coordination with Venezuelan authorities, because millions of barrels of crude oil are being sent from Caracas to American refineries. This statement of Trump is being seen as a major and historic change in US-Venezuela relations.

Speaking at the Detroit Economic Club, Trump claimed that his government is working directly with Venezuela and that large quantities of Venezuelan oil has already started reaching the US. He said that this step will affect not only America but also global energy markets and this will lead to further decline in oil prices.

I am Venezuela’s biggest supporter: Trump

During his address, Donald Trump showed a very positive attitude towards Venezuela. He said, ‘I am the biggest supporter of Venezuela. We are working with them. Referring to the current situation in Venezuela, Trump said that this country was once at a very high level, but then reached a state of destruction due to the economic and political crisis. According to him, new cooperation with America will help in rebuilding Venezuela. He also claimed that oil supplies from Venezuela have already started and results will be visible soon.

Claims of millions of barrels of oil and falling prices

Donald Trump said that oil coming from Venezuela will increase supply in the global energy market, which will put pressure on prices and make oil cheaper. He said, ‘We are taking millions and millions of barrels of oil. Initially it is coming on a daily basis — about 50 million barrels, worth more than $5 billion. Due to this, oil prices will go down further. Describing it as a win-win deal for both the countries, Trump said that it is great for Venezuela and also great for America.

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Amidst the ever-increasing nationwide protests in Iran, former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran. He said that if the Iranian government continues to take violent action against its own citizens, it will have to face serious consequences. Speaking to reporters after an event in Detroit, Trump said the US was closely monitoring the situation in Iran, especially reports of killings and alleged executions of protesters.

This movement going on in Iran has now entered its third week. According to human rights organizations, hundreds of people have died, including children. The language Donald Trump used against Iran was harsh. Although he did not announce any specific action, his statement made it clear that Washington is not taking this matter lightly. Trump said that he will return to the White House to thoroughly review the situation in Iran and, especially, accurate data will be collected regarding the reports related to the killings. He also indicated that America will not reach any conclusion without confirmation, but the situation is worrying.

Allegations of murder and hanging of protesters

One of the most serious reports coming out during the protests in Iran is the alleged murder and hanging of protesters. When Trump was asked questions on these allegations, he said that if thousands of people are being killed and now talks of hanging are coming to the fore, then it will not prove to be good for Iran. According to human rights organizations, at least 505 protesters have died so far, including nine children. Apart from this, 133 security forces members, one prosecutor and many civilians have also lost their lives. These figures show that this movement is no longer just a struggle between the government versus the people, but has become a crisis affecting the entire country.

US options

Trump’s statement has come at a time when the White House has indicated that many options are open in the matter of Iran. White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt said that diplomacy is the administration’s first priority, but air strikes are also options. Along with this, Trump also announced a major economic decision. He announced that any country that trades with Iran will be imposed a 25 percent tariff on all trade with the US. Trump has called this order final and decisive.
Nationwide demonstration in Iran

These protests, which started in late December, have now spread to 187 cities, where demonstrations have been recorded at more than 606 places. This movement is considered to be one of the most widespread movements in the recent history of Iran. International reaction is divided on this issue. Some countries are calling it unrest inspired by foreign interference, while many Western countries and human rights organizations are accusing the Iranian government of excessive violence. Many international media organizations including Al Jazeera have called it a human rights crisis.

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Pakistan has started large-scale military reorganization and deployment in the Sir Creek area. This area is a marshy area located at the mouth of the Indus River, over which there has been a dispute between India and Pakistan for a long time. According to high-level security sources, this step is not a normal military activity but a part of deliberate strategic preparation, which reflects Pakistan’s asymmetrical war policy.

This military buildup includes air defence, surveillance radar, marine brigades, drone activities and a rapidly growing naval force. Talking about the geographical location of Sir Creek, it is very close to the Gujarat coast, Arabian Sea and India’s western naval route, which makes it extremely sensitive and strategic.

Multi-layered radar and air-defense network on the Makran coast

The most important aspect of Pakistan’s military preparedness is the dense and multi-layered radar network established along the Makran coast. According to sources, it includes short-range, medium-range and long-range radars, whose monitoring capability is said to be up to 1,000 kilometers. The special thing about this network is that it includes radars of both American and Chinese technology. This provides Pakistan better facilities for timely monitoring of airspace, monitoring of maritime patrol aircraft, and identification of missile and drone activities. It is believed that along with these radars, surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) will also be deployed, due to which this area can become a kind of area-denial zone.

New Marine Brigade and drone activity

Pakistan has also prepared a new Marine Brigade with about 3,000 soldiers in this area. The marshy, river-drained part of Sir Creek is considered more non-strategic and suitable for hybrid warfare than conventional warfare. Along with this, drones have been seen in the area, which indicates that Pakistan is continuously monitoring this area. He is emphasizing on identifying targets by collecting intelligence information at low cost.

increase in submarine power

Pakistan is also rapidly strengthening its navy. Two or three Hangar-class submarines can be inducted into the Navy in the year 2026 itself. These are part of a total of 8 submarines project, some of which are being built in China and some in Karachi. The main features of these submarines are that they have Air-Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology. Its weight is 2,800 tonnes, which has the ability to stay underwater for a long time. It is equipped with better secrecy and firepower. AIP technology enables submarines to operate for long periods of time without surfacing. It is noteworthy that India is also working with Germany on a plan to build similar submarines.

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Aditya Prakash, who is doing PhD in the Department of Anthropology, University of Colorado Boulder, was heating his homemade Palak Paneer in the department’s microwave on September 5, 2023. Then suddenly a staff member came to him and complained about the strong smell of food and asked him not to use the microwave. Aditya was 34 years old at that time. Maintaining calm, he said clearly, ‘It’s just food. I am leaving after warming up. But the matter did not end here. This incident later became a big case of racial discrimination and retaliation against a renowned university of America.

Aditya Prakash was a fully funded PhD student at the time of the incident. His partner Urmi Bhattacharya, herself a PhD scholar, was doing well academically. Everything remained normal for the first one year, but after the Palak Paneer incident, the situation changed. Aditya alleges that when he raised questions about discrimination, the university started a series of continuous harassment against him.

called in front of senior faculty

He was repeatedly called before the senior faculty. He was told that because of him the staff was feeling unsafe. Complaints were made against him to the Office of Student Conduct. Urmi Bhattacharya says that the job of teaching assistant was taken away from her without any warning. Two days later, when she brought Indian food with some students, she was even accused of inciting a riot on the campus. However, these complaints were later rejected.

Systemic racism and civil rights case

In May 2025, Aditya and Urmi filed a civil rights case in the US federal court (District of Colorado). They alleged that the department’s kitchen policy has an unequal and discriminatory impact on South Asian students. Indian students are intimidated from opening their food in common places. Aditya called it not just an incident but systematic racism.

Settlement of 2 lakh dollars, but ban on withdrawal

In September 2025, the University of Colorado Boulder reached a settlement in this matter. Under this, a total of 2 lakh dollars (about Rs 1.7 crore) were given to Aditya and Urmi. Both were given a master’s degree mid-way through their PhD, but were permanently barred from studying or working at a university in the future. The university issued a statement saying it does not admit any wrongdoing, but the matter has been resolved. Shortly after this, both the students returned to India forever.

Student Support Institutional Paradox

In this entire controversy, 29 students of the Anthropology department openly supported Aditya and Urmi. Describing the reaction of the department as harmful, he said that diversity in a subject like Anthropology should not only be tolerated but also respected. This statement also matched the university’s own Systemic Racism Statement, which was on paper but not visible in practice. Urmi Bhattacharya believes that this incident is also related to the changing political environment in America, especially after the return of Donald Trump, changes have been seen.

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Oil has always been not only a source of energy for India, but it has also been an important pillar of its foreign policy and economic stability. For a country with a population of 140 crore, the question of energy security is directly related to inflation, growth rate and social stability, but as energy trade is becoming a weapon in global politics, India’s oil import is also no longer just an economic decision. The US’s threats of tariffs and sanctions on its trading partners related to Russia and Iran have further increased this sensitivity.

After the Ukraine war, India gave relief to its domestic economy by purchasing cheap crude oil from Russia, but now there is strict monitoring and pressure from America regarding this decision. On the other hand, the American proposal to open Venezuelan oil to India is being considered a major strategic turning point in this entire incident. The question is whether India will be able to take independent decisions for its energy needs or will it have to change its policy according to the global balance of power?

India’s energy dependence and strategic compulsion

India is the third largest oil importer in the world. About 90 percent of the country’s crude oil needs are met through imports. Oil plays an important role in every sector like transportation, power generation, industry, agriculture and logistics. In such a situation, even a slight fluctuation in oil prices in the global market has a direct impact on inflation, rupee exchange rate and government subsidies in India. Before the Ukraine war, India’s oil imports were mainly dependent on Middle-Eastern countries, but after the war, due to Western sanctions, Russia provided crude oil at concessional rates. India took advantage of this opportunity and gave priority to economic stability along with energy security. This decision is making India a sensitive partner in the eyes of America today.

Oil purchases from Russia and US tariff pressure

After the Ukraine war, America and its allies imposed comprehensive economic sanctions on Russia. Although India did not formally participate in these sanctions, it faced constant diplomatic pressure to buy oil from Russia. According to reports, India has purchased crude oil worth more than 140 billion euros from Russia since 2022. US President Donald Trump made this issue more aggressive. He threatened to impose tariffs of up to 500 percent on countries buying oil from Russia, such as India, China and Brazil.

Fear of Iran and 25 percent additional tariff

America has announced to impose 25 percent additional tariff on Iran’s trade partners. India has been an important trading partner of Iran. Be it oil import or strategic projects like Chabahar Port. In such a situation, it is feared that this new tariff may be applicable to India also.

venezuelan oil

The most interesting twist in this entire incident has come regarding Venezuelan oil. America is now ready to sell Venezuelan oil to India. This is the same Venezuela from which India had earlier stopped buying oil due to US sanctions.

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More than one lakh visas, including 8,000 student visas, were canceled in 2025 as part of a sweeping crackdown against immigrants in the US citing criminal activity. The US State Department said in a post on social media on Monday, ‘We will continue to extradite these thugs to make America safer.’ The post said, ‘Taking action against those who flout the law for criminal activities in the US, the State Department has canceled 1,00,000 visas, including 8,000 student visas and 2,500 special visas.’

State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that in less than a year, the Trump administration has canceled more than one lakh visas. He said, ‘These include visas for thousands of foreign nationals accused or convicted of crimes like assault, theft and drunk driving.’ According to the news of Fox News, 40 thousand visas were canceled in the last year of former President Joe Biden’s tenure i.e. 2024, in comparison to which more than double the visas were canceled in 2025. It has been said in the news that most of the people whose visas were canceled in 2025 were businessmen and tourists who had stayed in the country longer than the visa period.

Cancellation of student visa is a concern in the education world.

The cancellation of 8,000 student visas is considered to be the most sensitive aspect of this entire action. America is the largest center of higher education for students from all over the world, where millions of students from India, China, Latin America and Africa come to study. The news of student visa cancellations has worried both international students and universities. However, the administration says that the visas of only those students who were found involved in criminal activities have been cancelled.

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