Sources close to Iran's Jewish population counter social media claims, stressing community remains unharmed and faithful to Tehran authorities.

Trump briefed on potential end of ayatollah's rule. Military officials cited by the NYT stated that if the White House ordered a strike, the carrier group could theoretically take action within one or two days.

Instead of returning to an era of political instability, marked by five election campaigns in three and a half years, Israel can seize the moment and form a Zionist national unity government.

Airline sets January 28 return with modified flight path; Lufthansa Group extends night flight suspension.

Amid ongoing tension, US military announces major drill in the region "to deter aggression." The USS Abraham Lincoln and guided-missile destroyers are now officially in the CENTCOM theater of operations.