Updated on: Feb 23, 2026 1:17:04 PM IST
Pedestrians walk past a billboard depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier with damaged fighter jets on its deck and a sign in Farsi and English reading, “If you sow the wind, you’ll reap the whirlwind,” at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Square in Tehran.
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US President Donald Trump recently gave a 10-15 day ultimatum to Iran to agree to a nuclear deal, warning that failing that do so would prove to be “unfortunate” for the country.
Besides, fresh demonstrations against the Iranian regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have emerged in some universities of Iran, primarily in Tehran and Mashhad, where such protests reportedly took place for a second day on Sunday.
Some key updates:
Geneva talks this week: Talks between negotiators of Tehran and Washington on Iran’s nuclear programme are set to resume on Thursday in Geneva, Badr Al Busaidi, foreign minister of regional mediator Oman has reportedly said.
US military buildup: According to AFP, US military now has 13 warships stationed in the Middle East: the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which arrived late last month, nine destroyers and three frigates.
Inside US-Iran tensions: Diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran escalated in January after Trump condemned and vowed action against the Iranian regime for its crackdown on protestors who were raising their voices against the country’s dwindling economy. While Iran says over 3,000 people died and blames foreign-backed “terrorists,” the US-based HRANA reports more than 7,000 deaths in the crackdown.
Iran vows to retaliate if US attacks: While he held out of hope for a diplomatic solution on the nuclear talks soon, Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi also said that the country would respond if the US decided to attack. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also said on Saturday that his country would not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the US.
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Feb 23, 2026 1:17:04 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Diplomatic tensions between the US and Iran escalated in January after Trump condemned and vowed action against the Iranian regime for its crackdown on protestors who were raising their voices against the country’s dwindling economy. While Iran says over 3,000 people died and blames foreign-backed “terrorists,” the US-based HRANA reports more than 7,000 deaths in the crackdown.
Feb 23, 2026 12:59:53 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: The foreign policy chief of the European Union has asked for “diplomatic solution” on Iran, reported news agency AFP. The development comes as Iran and the US remain engaged on talks, with two rounds done and the next round scheduled for February 26, Thursday, in Geneva.
Feb 23, 2026 12:55:07 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: The Indian embassy in Iran has issued helpline numbers for Indian nationals in the country as it advised them to leave.
Mobile Numbers: +989128109115; +989128109109;
+989128109102; +989932179359
The embassy has also asked Indians to register with the embassy at https://www.meaers.com/request/home.
Feb 23, 2026 12:33:41 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: As the Indian embassy in Iran advised Indian nationals to leave the country, it asked them to keep their immigration and travel documents, including passports and IDs available with them, and contact the embassy for any assistance.
Feb 23, 2026 12:22:37 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Amid growing fears of a military escalation between Iran and the US, India has urged its nationals in Iran to leave the country. The Indian government also reiterated its earlier advisory issued back in January when the Khamenei-led regime was cracking down on protestors.
“All Indian citizens and PIOs should exercise due caution, avoid areas of protests or demonstrations, stay in contact with the Indian Embassy in Iran and monitor local media for any developments,” the advisory read.
Feb 23, 2026 12:15:09 PM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Ahead of talks in Geneva scheduled for February 26, in a social media post, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that the previous talks “yielded encouraging signals”, reported AFP
Feb 23, 2026 11:27:58 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: The United States and Iran recently held two rounds of indirect talks, in Oman and Switzerland. Amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, an Oman minister confirmed on Sunday that the next round of talks is set to take place in Geneva on Thursday, February 26.
Feb 23, 2026 11:13:41 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Weeks ago, Donald Trump was presented with an array of options to consider on Iran, including one on a plan to kill Supreme Leader Khamenei and his son Mojtaba, an Axios report recently said. Read full story here.
Feb 23, 2026 10:38:00 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: News agency Reuters quoted a senior Iranian official as saying that the country was prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme, only if the US were to lift sanctions and recognise Tehran’s right to enrich uranium.
Feb 23, 2026 9:50:28 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Oil prices fell about 1% on Monday, news agency Reuters reported. The development has eased speculation of a military conflict between US and Iran as it comes just days ahead of planned nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. Brent crude futures slid 76 cents, or 1.06%, to $71 a barrel by 0354 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $65.75 a barrel, down 75 cents, or 1.10%, Reuters said in a report.
Feb 23, 2026 9:36:19 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: Last week, Donald Trump warned Iran to come to terms on a nuclear deal within 10 to 15 days. “We’re either going to get a deal, or it’s going to be unfortunate for them… 10-15 days would be enough time,” Trump said as he spoke to reporters.
Feb 23, 2026 9:29:55 AM IST
Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: The United States and Iran will hold their next round of nuclear talks Thursday in Geneva, Oman’s foreign minister, Badr al-Busaidi confirmed on Sunday. However, there hasn’t been any comment from the US so far. The development comes amid a big US military buildup in the Middle East.