Houthis prepared to strike Israel, US ships, if US attacks Iran – KAN

According to KAN News, Israeli security forces are operating under the assumption that Yemen’s Houthi terrorists will be prepared to strike back against Israel if the US attacks Iran first.  HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September.(photo credit: KHALED ABDULLAH/REUTERS )ByTZVI JASPER FEBRUARY 5, 2026 08:18 There is a strong likelihood that the Houthis will resume their attacks on Israel and on US ships if the US strikes Iran, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Wednesday. According to KAN, Israeli security forces are operating under the assumption that Yemen’s Houthi terrorists …

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Kings Without Kingdoms:

Is the Board of Peace a Part of Bible Prophecy? By Jan MarkellFebruary 3, 2026www.olivetreeviews.org The Bible describes a future period in which authority is concentrated not solely in traditional kingdoms, but in a limited number of powerful figures who operate beyond national boundaries. And that is why I am paying close attention to President Trump’s Board of Peace. Here are some fast facts:1) President Trump will serve as chairman and wield considerable overall control. It will help resolve conflicts globally. He has the sole authority to invite new members and appoint a successor.  2) Global peace seems to be their goal, though they will participate in other …

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US reportedly agrees to Iranian request to hold Friday’s talks in Oman, not Turkey

Today, 6:04 am The Trump administration has agreed to Iran’s request to move talks scheduled for Friday from Turkey to Oman, an Arab source tells the Axios news site. The source says talks are still being held on whether any Arab or Muslim countries will also take part in the negotiations in Oman.

Trump shouldn’t fall into the Iran negotiations trap

Tehran’s Islamist despots can’t be trusted to abide by agreements. Throwing them a lifeline, which they will use to go on spreading death and terror, would be a major blunder. Listen to this article: https://open.spotify.com/embed/episode/2PNtBH5YX2ADxn2HLhOd0B?si=eff71f1ae4224807&theme=0&utm_source=oembed U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the America Business Forum Miami at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025. Credit: Molly Riley/White House. Jonathan S. Tobin Jonathan S. Tobin is editor-in-chief of the Jewish News Syndicate, a senior contributor for The Federalist, a columnist for Newsweek and a contributor to many other publications. He covers the American political scene, foreign policy, the U.S.-Israel relationship, Middle …

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Iran signals willingness to shut down or suspend nuclear program to avoid US conflict – NYT

US President Donald Trump vowed to use force if Tehran ignored his demands and announced an “armada” heading toward Iran.  AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October. (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)(photo credit: WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS)BySHIR PERETSFEBRUARY 3, 2026 08:54 Iran has indicated it is willing to shut down or suspend its nuclear program to calm a spiraling crisis with the United States, The New York Times reported on Monday.  The reported offer, part of back-channel exchanges in recent weeks, is aimed at averting a war after Washington …

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Khamenei adviser warns: A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says Tehran is ready for war, warns Israel will be targeted if the US strikes, and insists enriched uranium will stay in Iran. Israel National News Published: Feb 2, 2026, 11:46 PM (GMT+2) Ali ShamkhaniREUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl MN/KI Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, declared in an interview with Lebanon’s Al-Mayadeen TV on Monday that “Iran is ready for any war.” Shamkhani warned that any American strike on Iran would draw Israel into the conflict. “Israel and America are not two different elements. They are one entity. Our response to Israel is inevitable and is tied …

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Ahead of Friday nuclear talks with Iran, Witkoff heading to Israel to meet PM, Zamir

Trump envoy reportedly to meet with Iranian FM in Istanbul after country’s president orders start of negotiations; Kremlin offers to process or store 2 February 2026, 4:13 pm Updated at 6:39 pm (L-R) Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on December 22, 2025 (ABIR SULTAN / POOL / AFP), Steve Witkoff at the White House, January 29, 2026 (AP Photo/Evan Vucci), and IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on December 29, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces) US envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel Defense Forces …

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Iran fears US strike could break Islamic regime’s grip on power by reigniting protests, sources say

“People are extremely angry,” a former official said, adding a US attack could lead Iranians to rise up again. “The wall of fear has collapsed. There is no fear left.” Iranian demonstrators gather in a street during a protest over the collapse of the currency’s value, in Tehran, Iran, January 8, 2026.(photo credit: STRINGER/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS) ByREUTERS, JAMES GENN FEBRUARY 2, 2026 20:04Updated: FEBRUARY 3, 2026 10:11 Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to …

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Khamenei: An American attack will mean regional war

Meanwhile, Iran conducted missile tests on Saturday.Joshua Marks A Hezbollah supporter holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a solidarity rally in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Jan. 26, 2026. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images.A Hezbollah supporter holds a portrait of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a solidarity rally in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Jan. 26, 2026. Photo by Fadel Itani/Middle East (Feb. 1, 2026 / JNS)An American attack on Iran will spark a wider conflict, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei again threatened on Sunday. “The Americans should know if they start …

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US, Iran ready to talk, with mediators organizing meeting in Ankara — report

Tehran rejects demands for curbs on its ballistic missiles, support for terror groups; PM meets with Zamir after IDF chief’s DC visit; US says missile destroyer has left Eilat By ToI Staff and AgenciesToday, 2:18 am The US and Iran have reportedly informed each other that they are ready to conduct negotiations on an agreement to end tensions between them, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held top-level meetings on the situation. A senior American official told the Axios news site on Sunday that US President Donald Trump’s administration has made it clear it is open to holding such talks as soon as this week. According …

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Stop chasing after the Saudis to join the Abraham Accords

Now that they’ve stopped worrying about an Iranian bomb, Riyadh is making clear that it will never recognize the State of Israel. It was never going to be worth the price anyway. U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia at the South Portico of the White House, Nov. 18, 2025. Credit: Daniel Torok/White House. Jonathan S. Tobin The tacit alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia against a common enemy in Tehran was the basis for the success of the first Trump administration’s ability to make the Abraham Accords a …

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CENTCOM warns Iran to avoid ‘escalatory behavior’ during naval drill

“We will not tolerate unsafe IRGC actions,” the U.S. military command said. A U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter prepares to support “Operation Hawkeye Strike” in the Central Command area of responsibility in response to a recent attack on U.S. personnel in Syria by Islamic State terrorists, Dec 19, 2026. U.S. Army handout via Getty Images. (Jan. 31, 2026 / JNS) U.S. Central Command is urging the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to conduct a scheduled naval exercise safely and avoid “escalatory behavior at sea.” On Thursday, Iran announced that the IRGC would be “conducting a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of …

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Iran says framework for negotiations ‘taking shape and moving forward’

Iran, US have been on the verge of direct military confrontation amid tensions Syed Zafar Mehdi  |31.01.2026 – Update : 31.01.2026 TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s top security official has signaled progress in efforts to de-escalate tensions with the United States following days of heightened strain. In a post on social media on Saturday, Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said a “structured framework” for negotiations is “taking shape and moving forward.” He also brushed aside what he described as “manufactured hype of the media’s war narrative.” Larijani’s remarks come amid intense diplomatic activity led by several regional countries, …

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Iran ready to resume talks with US, Aragchi says, calling for ‘fair, equitable’ negotiations

Araqchi, who described his talks with Hakan Fidan in Istanbul as “good and useful,” also said that Tehran was ready to engage with regional countries to promote stability and peace. IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araghchi (right) speaks with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Istanbul in June. The North Kurdistan political movement is under Ankara’s harsh pressure. In Iran, Kurds face systematic suppression, says the writer.(photo credit: UMIT BEKTAS/REUTERS)ByREUTERSJANUARY 30, 2026 14:18Updated: JANUARY 31, 2026 00:49 Iran is prepared to resume talks with the United States, but negotiations should be “fair and equitable,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday during a press conference …

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