Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday (January 31, 2026) a broader conflict would hurt both Iran and the United States. Later Saturday (January 31, 2026), Mr. Trump confirmed that there was a dialogue between Washington and Tehran. Mr. Trump has said he believes Iran will make a deal over its nuclear and missile programmes rather than face American military action. With tensions heightened, Iranian authorities rushed to deny that several incidents on Saturday (January 31, 2026) were linked to any attack or sabotage. On Saturday (January 31, 2026), Mr. Pezeshkian urged his government to heed public grievances and "serve the people".

Source: The Hindu February 01, 2026 01:37 UTC