Key developments:

• U.S. evacuates personnel from Middle East bases:
  The United States has begun relocating hundreds of troops from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. air base in the Middle East, ahead of a potential military operation that Donald Trump may order against Iran.
  Reuters reports that personnel are also being withdrawn from other bases in the region, though specific locations were not mentioned.
• European officials warn of imminent U.S. strike:
  Officials in Europe estimate that a U.S. attack on Iran could occur within the next 24 hours.
• Direct assassination threat against Trump from Iran:
  Iranian state television issued a threatening message: “This time the bullet will not miss the target,” referring to the July 2024 assassination attempt when a bullet struck Trump’s ear during a campaign rally.

NOTAM issued by Germany banning aircraft from entering Iranian airspace
German authorities have issued a NOTAM warning German airlines not to enter Iranian airspace. Lufthansa, which had suspended its flights to Tehran since June 2025, had planned to resume them starting Friday.

14/01/2026 22:27
What Trump said about Iran
“They informed us quite strongly, but we’ll see where all this goes. They told us, however, that the killings in Iran have stopped and continue to stop. And there are no plans for executions or for any execution or executions.

"The killing in Iran is stopping, and it has stopped. There is no plan for executions. I've been told that on good authority." — President Trump pic.twitter.com/UMnOsZI2Dd

— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 14, 2026

That’s what they told me — that’s the good part. We will find out about this. I am sure that if it happens, we will be very upset, we will provide the information we have and keep you informed. The killings have stopped, there will be no execution. Today was the day of the execution.”

The U.S. president appears to be referring to Erfan Soltani, who was scheduled to be executed today, but the execution appears to have been postponed.

14/01/2026 22:18
Politico: British embassy in Tehran temporarily closed
Staff will work remotely for a period of time, a spokesperson for the embassy said.

14/01/2026 22:14
Trump: I was told the killings in Iran have stopped and there is no plan for executions
The U.S. president spoke about all ongoing issues during a ceremony for the signing of laws and executive orders.

France considers sending satellite terminals to Iran

France is considering the possibility of sending Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran in order to restore internet access, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said.

Providing Eutelsat services is one of the options under consideration, he noted.

Eutelsat satellites transmit internet services from space, which would allow Iranians to connect to broadband networks even if the government has shut down internet access.

14/01/2026 20:43
CNN: Trump feels compelled to take action against Iran
President Donald Trump increasingly believes that he must take decisive measures against the regime amid the violent crackdown on protesters, according to officials cited by CNN.

Senior Trump administration officials met on Tuesday to outline a range of options for the president. Trump, who attended the meeting lasting more than two hours after returning to Washington from a trip to Michigan, was also briefed on the latest information regarding the death toll in Iran and U.S. assessments of how the violent crackdown may evolve.

14/01/2026 20:18
U.S. urges its citizens once again to leave Iran immediately
The U.S. virtual embassy in Tehran once again urged its citizens “to leave Iran immediately.”

They were also advised to consider departing overland via Turkey or Armenia.

This is the third warning in five days and adds to similar advisories issued by many other Western countries.

14/01/2026 19:34 – CNN:
Trump feels compelled to take action against Iran
President Donald Trump increasingly believes decisive measures are needed against the Iranian regime amid its violent crackdown on protesters, according to officials cited by CNN.
Senior Trump administration officials met Tuesday to outline options for the president. Trump, returning from a Michigan trip, attended a meeting lasting over two hours, during which he was briefed on the latest casualty numbers in Iran and U.S. assessments of the ongoing crackdown.

14/01/2026 20:18 – U.S. issues new travel warning:
The U.S. virtual embassy in Tehran once again urged citizens to leave Iran immediately, recommending overland travel to Turkey or Armenia. This marks the third warning in five days, following similar advisories from other Western countries.

14/01/2026 20:01 – Diplomats seek Hezbollah assurances:
Diplomats requested guarantees from Lebanon’s Hezbollah that it would not carry out attacks in the event of a U.S. or Israeli military operation against Iran. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, was approached through diplomatic channels last week but avoided giving clear assurances, though it is believed it would not act if strikes against Iran do not pose an “existential threat” to Iranian leadership.

14/01/2026 19:43 – Iran ready to respond decisively:
The leader of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warned that Iran is prepared to respond decisively to any U.S. or Israeli attack, blaming these countries for instigating the ongoing protests against the Islamic Republic.

14/01/2026 19:42 – Gulf states urge U.S. restraint:
Saudi Arabia, coordinating with Oman and Qatar, has reportedly begun behind-the-scenes talks with the U.S. government to prevent a strike on Iran. Airspace over Washington will remain closed as a precaution.

14/01/2026 19:40 – Casualty figures in Iran:
At least 3,428 protesters have been killed since the start of anti-government demonstrations, with over 10,000 arrests, according to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights. The increase from previous counts is due to new information from Iranian Ministries of Health and Education. The NGO notes this is a minimum estimate.

14/01/2026 19:37 – UK evacuates personnel:
Britain is also moving some staff from its air base in Qatar. An Iranian official warned neighboring countries that Tehran would target U.S. bases if Washington strikes Iran. Military personnel are being relocated to other facilities and hotels in the region.

14/01/2026 19:33 – Potential U.S. intervention within 24 hours:
Two European officials told Reuters that a U.S. military intervention appears likely; one said it could happen within the next 24 hours. An Israeli official stated that Trump seems to have decided to intervene, though the timing and scope remain uncertain.