Iran reportedly breaks diplomatic contact with US as tension grows
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In January 2026, direct diplomatic contact between the United States and Iran has reportedly ceased amid rising tensions. This breakdown in communication between Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and US envoy Wittkof follows President Trump's threats of military action against Iran due to its crackdown on anti-government protests. These threats come months after US forces bombed Iranian nuclear sites. Iran has vowed to retaliate against US military bases if attacked. Due to the heightened tensions, some personnel at the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar, the largest US military base in the Middle East, were advised to leave. Meanwhile, the head of Iran's judiciary has called for swift trials and punishments for those detained in the demonstrations.
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