Reuters World News Iran, ICE, Nipah virus and the Fed
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Jan 29, 2026 Tense U.S.-Iran brinkmanship and pressure on Venezuela over its international ties. New ICE guidance reshapes local enforcement tactics and sparks political standoffs in Congress. The Federal Reserve holds rates while defending central bank independence. Airport thermal screenings and global concern over the Nipah virus round out the headlines.
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US Threats Aim Beyond Immediate Strikes
- Donald Trump publicly escalated threats to Iran, framing a harsher follow-up attack if Tehran doesn't negotiate a nuclear deal.
- Reuters sources say the threats aim to inspire protesters and create conditions for regime change.
Tense Scene At Minneapolis Consulate
- ICE agents in Minneapolis received new internal guidance to avoid engaging with agitators and to target mainly aliens with criminal histories.
- Video shows an ICE agent stopped from entering Ecuador's consulate, illustrating tensions on the ground.
Operations Shift To Targeted Enforcement
- Border operations in Minneapolis shifted to smaller, more targeted actions after leadership changes, but agents continue to operate in the city.
- Local observers confirm activity has become more surgical, not withdrawn.