Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has entrusted Ali Larijani, the top national security official, to ensure the Islamic Republic endures possible war and assassination.

Iranian regime thugs squared off with student protestors in the streets of Tehran Saturday leaving some injured, as the Islamic Republic refuted claims that they’ve slaughtered more than 30,000 of their own people.

Trump signals possible military action as Iran drafts counterproposal amid rising Strait of Hormuz and regional security concerns.

Tehran resident Hamid struggles to sleep as fears of renewed conflict haunt the Iranian capital after last year's 12-day war with Israel.Tehran has repeatedly said it would target Israel and US bases

Iran-US tensions LIVE updates: As tensions rise between United States and Iran, Trump issued a fresh threat against Iran saying that it would be ‘unfortunate’ if the Islamic Republic failed to negotiate a nuclear deal within the 10-15 days.

The gambit was successful. At least twice, the president weighed ordering an attack on Iran, only to be dissuaded by aides from moving forward. But America now appears to be on the brink of war with Iran again. And this time, instead of acting as a deterrent, the Pentagon’s war plans are being used to draw up options for the president to consider.

The US could allow Iran to continue with “token” nuclear enrichment if it leaves itself no path to an atomic bomb, according to reports.

Students held protests at several Iranian universities at the start of a new semester on Saturday, some clashing with pro-government groups, according to local news agencies and posts on social media.

The Iranian leadership is weighing up whether resisting US demands is the best option for its survival.

WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The United States did not seek zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks this week and Iran did not offer to suspend enrichment, Iran's foreign minister said on Friday, adding that he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days.