Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in Persian Gulf as Iran threatens "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

By Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters,

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The country cut off internet access on 8 January following a government crackdown on protesters.

By Sam Li and Trixie Yap Jan 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose more than 1.5% in Asian trade, extending gains for a third day on Thursday, on increasing concerns the U.S. may carry out a military attack on key Middle Eastern producer Iran that could disrupt supply from the region.

Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

The US and 40 partner countries convened in Prague to discuss the implementation of reimposed UNSCRs against Iran, focusing on its nuclear and ballistic missile activities.

Tehran has an arsenal of thousands of missiles and refined its tactics for using them during the June war with Israel.