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Tehran / Washington / Jerusalem — January 11, 2026 Iran latest US and Israel discuss intervention as tensions escalate sharply in the Middle East, with Tehran issuing stark warnings of retaliation against American regional military bases and Israeli targets amid ongoing nationwide protests. Senior officials in Washington and Jerusalem are reported to have held high-level discussions as unrest spreads across Iran, raising fears that internal instability could trigger a wider...

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. US citizens are warned to Venezuela flee immediately due to paramilitary threats following Maduro’s capture, the State Department announced as security concerns mount sharply. The warning, issued amid reports of armed militias known locally as colectivos setting up roadblocks to search vehicles for Americans, underscores how perilous conditions have become in Venezuela since the dramatic capture of President...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has branded anti-government protesters as “troublemakers” attempting to please US President Donald Trump, as unrest across the country enters its 13th day. The demonstrations, sparked by economic hardship, have grown into the largest in years, with calls for the end of the Islamic Republic and, in some quarters, the restoration...

Published: 11 January 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online US President Donald Trump has insisted that the United States must "own" Greenland to prevent Russia and China from gaining a foothold in the Arctic territory, raising tensions over sovereignty and international law. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump said countries must have ownership of strategic regions, arguing that lease agreements were insufficient for national security....

Published: 11 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Protesters across Iran defied a deadly government crackdown on Saturday night, returning to the streets despite mounting reports that hundreds of people have been killed or wounded by security forces over the past three days. Verified videos and eyewitness accounts reviewed by the BBC indicate that the authorities are escalating their response, even as the country remains under...

Published: 10 January 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The United States has carried out large-scale air and missile strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) targets across Syria, marking one of the most extensive US military operations in the region in recent months. The strikes, confirmed by senior US defence officials, were aimed at degrading the extremist group’s operational capabilities and preventing it from exploiting ongoing instability in Syria to...

Published: 10 January  2025The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The death toll from the ongoing nationwide protests in Iran continues to rise as authorities intensify their crackdown on demonstrators, with human rights organisations and international monitors reporting that dozens — and possibly hundreds — of people have been killed since unrest erupted in late December 2025. The protests began on December 28, initially sparked by deepening economic hardship marked...

Published: 10 January 2025The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online In a striking declaration that has reverberated across global diplomatic circles, former U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States “stands ready to help” Iranians in their struggle for freedom, offering support to a population embroiled in one of the most significant protest movements the country has seen in years. The comments, made in a forceful social media post and...

Published: 10 January 2025The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Austrian Airlines has temporarily suspended all scheduled flights between Vienna and Tehran, citing worsening security concerns linked to Iran’s escalating political unrest. The decision reflects growing unease among international carriers as instability in the region raises serious questions about passenger safety, operational reliability, and crew security. The suspension, announced late on Saturday through an official airline statement, took effect immediately...

Published: 10 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Iran has entered a new wave of unrest as citizens launched protests against government actions, despite a tightening internet blackout. These Iran protests have reignited tensions nationwide, with demonstrators calling for political reform and accountability from the supreme leader. Social media footage and eyewitness reports show that public dissent continues to grow, even as authorities attempt to suppress...