Iran ramps up regional threats as Trump considers talks, and eyewitness accounts of regime violence emerge

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 4 min read 100% complete by Efrat LachterFebruary 2, 2026 at 04:33 PM

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As potential nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran gain traction, Iran has increased its regional threats while suppressing internal dissent. Senior Iranian officials have signaled a willingness to negotiate, possibly in Turkey with Saudi Arabia and Qatar mediating, after President Trump expressed hope for a deal to avert military action. However, Iran has also warned that any attack on its territory would trigger a regional conflict. Experts suggest this dual approach is a deliberate strategy to pressure the U.S. into negotiations and deter regional actors from supporting military action. The U.S. envoy is expected to meet with Israeli leaders to discuss Iran following meetings between Israeli and U.S. defense officials.

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Institute for National Security Studies 30% Eyal Zamir ×240% Steve Witkoff 40% Benjamin Netanyahu 40% Saudi Arabia ×250% Qatar ×250% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 50% Turkey ×250% Israel ×260% Donald Trump 60% United States ×580% Iran ×1290%

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