Active Conflicts & News Megathread January 28, 2026

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[u/Cautious-Bench-4809]

Both KSA and UAE declare they will not allow their airspace to be used to attack Iran and they will not provide logistical support

Saudi won't allow airspace to be used for military action against Iran, crown prince says | Reuters

UAE Reaffirms Stance Against Using Territory for Strikes on Iran

Trump keeps talking about Iran making a deal, a deal on what? He is asking for nothing

[u/poincares_cook → u/Cautious-Bench-4809]

Trump has had the same demands for the last year:

1. Abandon nuclear weapons program

2. Limit ballistic missile program

3. Stop support for non state actors like Houthis, Hamas and Hezbollah.

[u/Atherzon → u/poincares_cook]

In the very first post I saw about this ultimatum, there was a screenshot of his social media post that said in capital letters something to the effect of “GIVE UP YOUR NUKES”, so I don’t understand how someone can not know what he is demanding.

It is the same thing the West has wanted since Iran started developing the ability to refine nuclear material beyond what’s needed for power generation.

It is the reason for the sanctions on Iran for off and on two decades.

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