Скачать или смотреть **US-Iran Tensions Soar Amid Middle East Military Buildup, Internal Iranian Incidents, and Strait of

On January 31, 2026, tensions between the US and Iran intensified with a significant military buildup in the Middle East and new incidents within Iran.

The US is gathering military assets in the region ahead of a possible strike, with President Trump confirming a "massive armada" has been deployed and hinting at a private deadline for a deal. The US also approved over $15 billion in arms sales to Saudi Arabia and Israel and warned Iran against "unsafe" actions in the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran announced its own two-day naval exercise in the Strait.

Domestically, Iran experienced two explosions: a gas blast in Ahvaz killed four, and a separate detonation at the southern port of Bandar Abbas killed one and injured 14, though reports of a Revolutionary Guard commander being targeted were denied. Israeli officials denied any involvement in either incident.

Politically, Iranian President Pezeshkian accused the US, Israel, and European leaders of inciting recent unrest in Iran. Despite this, Iran's foreign minister expressed openness to "fair and equitable" talks with the US, while Middle Eastern allies urged both Washington and Tehran to exercise restraint.