Donald Trump says ‘time is running out’ for Iran as the threat of war appears to loom closer. A huge US armada is being moved towards Iran and is seen as the starkest indication yet that Trump intends to strike. The US president had called on the Iranian regime to negotiate a deal on the future of its nuclear programme, only weeks after he promised Iranian protesters ‘help was on the way’ then backtracked days later. Nosheen Iqbal talks to The Guardian’s deputy international news editor, Devika Bhat, about what Trump could do next – watch on YouTube
SRCThe Guardian - World News
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THU · 2026-01-29 · 17:09 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0129-11687
NSR-2026-0129-11687News Report·EN·Conflict
Is Trump about to attack Iran? – The Latest
Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, with Donald Trump stating that "time is running out" for Iran. A large US armada is being deployed to the region, signaling a potential military strike.
Presented by Nosheen Iqbal with Devika Bhat; produced by Nicola Alexandrou and Bryony Moore; lead producer Zoe HitchThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-29 · 17:09 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Briefing Summary
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Tensions are escalating between the US and Iran, with Donald Trump stating that "time is running out" for Iran. A large US armada is being deployed to the region, signaling a potential military strike. This follows Trump's recent calls for Iran to negotiate a deal regarding its nuclear program. The situation is further complicated by Trump's earlier promises of support to Iranian protesters, which he later retracted. The Guardian is reporting on the situation and discussing potential next steps for the US president. The report features analysis from Devika Bhat, the Guardian's deputy international news editor.
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0.60 / 1.00
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Key claims
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Trump called on the Iranian regime to negotiate a deal on its nuclear programme.
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Donald Trump says ‘time is running out’ for Iran.
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Trump promised Iranian protesters ‘help was on the way’ then backtracked days later.
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A huge US armada is being moved towards Iran.
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Full report
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7 termsus military action
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us-iran tensions
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middle east conflict
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nuclear programme
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diplomatic crisis
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trump administration
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iranian regime
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