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Trump Weighs Potential Military Intervention in Iran
President Trump is considering possible military options against Iran following recent escalations in tensions between the US and Iran. The deliberation involves potential strikes aimed at deterring f...
Iran Recorded 116 Protests Across 22 Provinces In Single Day: Report
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW), a Washington DC-based think tank, reported unprecedented levels of unrest in Iran on January 10, 2026. According to the report, ISW documented 116 protests ac...
US attacks Venezuela: Trump says Maduro ‘captured’
US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have 'captured' Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro during large-scale strikes on the country. In a statement, the Venezuelan government reject...
Zelensky: Ukraine under attack from nearly 500 drones and 40 missiles
President Zelenskyy reported that Ukraine faced an overnight assault involving approximately 500 drones and 40 missiles, including Shahed models. The exact losses incurred are not specified by the sta...
Trump Weighs Fresh Strikes On Iran Amid Protest Crackdown Fury
President Donald Trump has reviewed military options against Iran following protests sparked by economic turmoil and suppressed violently by the regime. US officials indicate that Trump is seriously c...
Pentagon Gives Trump More Diverse Attack Options on Iran
According to The New York Times, the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with a range of expanded military options for potential strikes against Iran. This marks an advancement in the types ...
Over 12,000 Feared Dead After Iran Protests, As Video Shows Bodies Lined Up At Morgue
Reports and videos circulating online suggest a significant death toll of over 12,000 people due to ongoing protests in Iran. There are graphic images being shared showing bodies lined up at morgues. ...
Pentagon Presents Trump with Broader Options for Striking Iran
The New York Times reports that the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with more extensive options regarding military actions against Iran. The move comes amid escalating tensions between t...
Social media erupts with support for Iranian protesters, trepidation about foreign interference
Social media debates about ongoing protests in Iran have intensified, with support from users who believe Iranians deserve democracy and freedom without external intervention. Others express caution o...
Zelenskyy calls on world to help Iranian protesters change regime as death toll reaches over 500
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has publicly supported the protesters in Iran and appealed to world leaders for international assistance to help change the regime, following reports of over 50...
UN Rights Chief ‘Horrified’ by Violent Crackdown on Iran Protesters
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern and horror over the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran occurring since Thursday. These protests, spanning multiple nights and citi...
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff rate of 25 percent on any country doing business with Iran. Chinese officials have dismissed this move, stating that tariffs cannot solve problems ...
Germany’s Merz says Iran’s leadership may be in ‘final days’
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany asserted during his visit to Bengaluru that Iran's current regime might be entering its final days and weeks due to its reliance on violence to maintain power. He ...
Pentagon Presents Trump with Plan of Action Against Iran
CBS News reports that the Pentagon has submitted a strategic plan for potential actions against Iran to President Donald Trump. The plan comes amid escalating tensions between the United States and Ir...
Channels with U.S. 'open,' says Tehran, as Trump weighs intervening in crackdown
Tehran has stated that channels of communication with the United States remain open, amid reports that President Donald Trump is considering intervention in the ongoing nationwide protests in Iran, wh...
Report: Pentagon Showcases Widespread Iran Attack Options Including Nuclear Sites To Trump
The Pentagon provided President Donald Trump with options for military action against Iran, including potential strikes on nuclear sites within the nation....
Trump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
US President Donald Trump faces varying degrees of risk from low to high if he decides to intervene in Iran amid protests. After announcing readiness for military intervention if Iran suppresses demon...
Trump to Examine New Aggression Options Against Iran Tomorrow
President Trump is scheduled to review potential new aggressive actions against Iran. The meeting will likely involve discussions on military and diplomatic strategies amidst ongoing tensions with the...
US President Trump Threatens Iran Again - Breaking News
President Donald Trump of the United States renewed threats against Iran in recent statements, marking an escalation in tensions between the two nations....
US President Trump Claims Iran Has Crossed a Red Line
President Donald Trump has stated that Iran has crossed a red line in its actions and behavior, signaling a potential escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions....
Trump Invites Rubio, Hegset, Kane to Discuss Large Operation in Iran
President Trump has invited senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, alongside former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, for a meeting to discuss a large-scale military operation concerning Iran....
Trump says weighing tough response to Iran crackdown, says Tehran called to negotiate
President Donald Trump stated that the United States may engage with Iran's officials and is in communication with opposition groups regarding escalating unrest. He weighs various responses including ...
Iran threatens United States and Israel: Ready to strike if attacked
Iran has issued a threatening statement towards both the United States and Israel warning that they are prepared to retaliate militarily should either country engage in an attack against them....
Trump Considering Intervention. Iran's Threat: We Will Strike at United States and Israel
The article discusses President Trump's potential U.S. military intervention due to threats made by Iran, which claims it will target the United States and Israel....
Hundreds Dead in Iranian Protests, Trump's Firm Response
The article discusses ongoing protests in Iran which have led to hundreds of deaths according to reports. It also mentions President Donald Trump's firm stance on the situation in Iran....
Trump to Discuss Attack Options on Iran with Advisors
President Donald Trump plans to meet with his advisors to discuss potential military options against Iran. No immediate decision has been made regarding the timing or specifics of any actions....
Trump Considers Military Actions Against Iran
President Donald Trump is considering military options as tensions rise with Iran over alleged weapons development and support for militant groups across the Middle East....
Iran warns it will strike Israel and US bases in response to attack on Tehran
Iran threatens retaliation against both Israeli and U.S. military targets if further strikes are made against the country due to ongoing protests. Over 192 people have been killed since the largest an...
Israeli social media erupts with calls for overthrowing Iran's government
Israeli social media has seen numerous calls from political figures and activists for the ousting of the Iranian regime as protests against the government continue in Iran. Security agencies have warn...
Supreme Leader Khamenei: If military attack comes, we will strike Israel and US military and naval centers
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued a statement indicating that in the event of a military attack on Iran, the country would retaliate by striking against Israel as well as American military...
Bloody confrontation in Iran: Death toll may reach 2,000 over past two days
The violence continues in Iran with reports indicating that the death toll from recent protests and confrontations could be as high as 2,000 people over the last two days. The situation remains tense ...
Iran Threatens Retaliation Against US and Israeli Forces
Iranian officials have warned that their country will target U.S. troops stationed in the region as well as Israeli military assets if the United States takes any action in response to ongoing protest...
Iran threatens preemptive strikes against Israel and US bases
Iran's parliamentary speaker has threatened that U.S. military facilities and Israel would be considered legitimate targets for preemptive strikes if Iran detects indications of an impending attack....
Iran warns U.S. over potential military strikes
On Sunday, Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a warning on television that Iran will respond with military strikes against U.S. military assets and commercial shipping, as well...
Iran rights group warns of 'mass killing', govt calls counter-protests
An Iranian rights group based in Norway reports that over 192 people have been killed during the recent protests against the government, with a potential higher toll of several hundred. Meanwhile, the...
Protests Swell as Iran Said to Deploy Foreign Forces, Trump Briefed on Action
Reports suggest that Iran has deployed forces from Iraq and Hezbollah to quell protests within the country. U.S. President Donald Trump was briefed on the situation, indicating a possible response in ...
Iran Toughens Crackdown as Death Toll Grows
The Iranian army has vowed to intervene as security services intensify warnings and reports of deadly force against protesters continue to rise....
Iran blocks internet and deploys IRGC as widespread protests continue
Iran has implemented an internet blackout and deployed its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) amid the most extensive protests since 1979. The IRGC accused protesters of being 'terrorists', whil...
Crackdown fears grow as Iran rocked by new rallies: ‘most blatant tools of repression’
Protesters continue to rally across major Iranian cities against the Islamic regime, prompting concerns that authorities are stepping up repression amid an internet blackout. These protests are seen a...
Fresh protests in Iran as internet blackout persists
Anti-government protests continue in Tehran, Iran as demonstrators face a harsh response from authorities amid an internet blackout. This marks one of the most significant challenges to Iran's ruling ...
Iran crackdown fears grow as protests persist
Rights organizations are increasingly concerned that Iranian authorities have intensified their violent response amid an internet blackout during the ongoing protests, which represent a significant ch...
Iranians step up protests as death toll mounts and authorities cut off internet
Protests in Iran have intensified due to economic hardships marked by record-low currency rates. The demonstrations have escalated nationwide with larger-scale gatherings occurring amidst increasing c...
Iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises
Security forces in Iran utilized tear gas against protesters in the central Tehran bazaar on Tuesday as protests continued across the country. An NGO reported that over twenty people have been killed ...
Israeli media and US lawmakers signal Iran intervention after Venezuela attack
Israeli media reports suggest that the U.S. may consider intervention in Iran after the abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham expressed hope for 'regime c...
Iran protests enter second week as Ghalibaf warns of 'foreign' actors
Senior Iranian official Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has accused unnamed 'foreign actors' of involvement in the ongoing anti-government protests across Iran, now marking their second week. As unrest continu...
Iran's leaders struggle to end protests, US action in Venezuela stokes fears
Iran faces challenges in ending anti-government protests amid concerns over potential U.S. intervention, following the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by American forces....
Iran protests: Death toll rises to 16 amid ongoing crackdown
The death toll from ongoing protests in Iran has risen to sixteen as security forces continue their crackdown against demonstrators. The Norway-based human rights group, Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), re...
Shop for marble, threaten Iran, capture Maduro: Trump's dizzying holiday routine
U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his holiday break with an unprecedented air strike on Venezuela and a raid aimed at Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. This came during his stay at Mar-a-Lago in P...
Iran unrest: 4 scenarios as protests spread, regime weighs options
The Iranian regime faces mounting pressure from domestic unrest and international tension, with US President Donald Trump's threat to rescue protesters intensifying fears of intervention. The escalati...
Trump Warns US Will Intervene If Iran Kills Protesters
President Donald Trump has issued a warning that the United States will take military action against Iran if it suppresses protesters who are demonstrating across the country against high costs of liv...
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