Trump Says ‘Time Is Running Out’ for Iran to Negotiate
- Iranian officials reached out to the wider middle east overnight over the threat of a possible US military strike on the country, while the value of Iran's currency...
- Two nations, Saudi Arabia and the United arab emirates, have signalled they won't allow their airspace to be used for any attack.
- But America has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided missile destroyers into the region, which can be used to launch attacks from the sea.
Iranian officials reached out to the wider middle east overnight over the threat of a possible US military strike on the country, while the value of Iran’s currency reached a new low a month since the start of protests that soon spread nationwide and sparked a bloody crackdown.
Two nations, Saudi Arabia and the United arab emirates, have signalled they won’t allow their airspace to be used for any attack.
But America has moved the USS Abraham Lincoln and several guided missile destroyers into the region, which can be used to launch attacks from the sea.
Iran fires back at Trump’s military threat, says finger ‘on the trigger’ to retaliate – Watch on TVNZ+
Iran’s currency, the rial, fell to a record low of 1.6 million to US$1, according to local currency traders. On Wednesday, the rial fell to 1.5 million rial to US$1.
Economic woes had sparked the protests that broadened into challenging the theocracy.
It remains unclear what US president Donald Trump will decide about using force, though he laid down two red lines - the killing of peaceful demonstrators and the possible mass execution of detainees.
The protests saw at least 6221 people killed as Iran launched a bloody crackdown on the demonstrations, with many others feared dead, activists said Wednesday.
“Hopefully Iran will quickly ‘Come to the Table’ and negotiate a fair and equitable deal – NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS – one that is good for all parties,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. “Time is running out, it is truly of the essence!”
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Boeing 737 MAX Grounding and Recertification
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The Boeing 737 MAX was grounded worldwide in March 2019 following two fatal crashes, and while it has been recertified, ongoing scrutiny and production issues continue to effect the aircraft as of january 29, 2026.
The Initial Crashes and Grounding
On October 29,2018,lion Air Flight 610,a boeing 737 MAX 8,crashed into the Java Sea shortly after takeoff from Jakarta,Indonesia,killing all 189 people on board. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report detailing the flight’s final moments.Then, on March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, also a 737 MAX 8, crashed near Addis ababa, Ethiopia, killing all 157 people on board. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) provided facts on the accident examination. These crashes prompted a global grounding of the 737 MAX by aviation authorities, including the Federal Aviation Management (FAA) on March 13, 2019.
The MCAS System and Recertification Efforts
Investigations revealed that a key factor in both crashes was the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), a software system designed to automatically push the nose of the aircraft down if it detected a potential stall. The Department of Transportation’s report detailed the flaws in the MCAS design and the lack of adequate pilot training. Boeing worked to redesign the MCAS software, adding redundancies and improving pilot training. The FAA conducted a comprehensive review of the aircraft and the proposed changes. On November 18, 2020, the FAA issued an Airworthiness Directive lifting the grounding order, but with specific conditions, including software updates, pilot training, and maintenance requirements.
Recent Developments (as of January 29, 2026)
Despite recertification, Boeing continues to face challenges with the 737 MAX. In late 2023 and throughout 2024,several incidents involving the 737 MAX prompted renewed scrutiny from the FAA and airlines. Specifically, a January 6, 2024 incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, where a door plug blew out mid-flight, led to a temporary grounding of the 737 MAX 9 for inspections. The FAA afterward increased oversight of Boeing’s manufacturing processes and issued a production cap. As of January 29, 2026, the FAA is continuing to monitor Boeing’s progress in addressing quality control issues. the FAA issued a statement on January 26, 2026 outlining ongoing concerns and requiring Boeing to submit a comprehensive plan to address systemic safety issues. Boeing’s deliveries of the 737 MAX remain below pre-grounding levels, and the company is facing financial penalties and reputational damage. The latest data from Boeing’s orders and deliveries report (january 2026) shows a 15% decrease in 737 MAX deliveries compared to the same period in 2018.
- Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): The primary regulatory body overseeing the 737 MAX’s recertification and ongoing safety.
- boeing: The manufacturer of the 737 MAX aircraft.
- Lion Air & Ethiopian Airlines: The airlines involved in the initial fatal crashes.
- National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): Investigated the lion Air crash.
- International Civil