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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 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...
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....
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'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....
Iranian protests are not for 'regime change' but for relief from US economic war
This article argues that recent Iranian protests stem from economic hardship induced by US sanctions rather than a desire for regime change or political revolution. Economist Mohammad Reza Farzanegan ...
Factbox-Who is fighting in Yemen?
Yemen's civil war has escalated with UAE-backed separatists taking control of southern territory, dividing the Saudi-led coalition that was originally assembled against the Iran-aligned Houthi group. ...
Daily Memo: Tehran’s Crackdown Continues, Talks on Greenland
Iranian authorities intensified their crackdown on protestants for the 16th consecutive day, with an Iranian official revealing that 2,000 people have died so far; some were security forces and others...
Pentagon Proposes Wider Strike Options Against Iran To Trump
According to media reports, the Pentagon has proposed broader military strike options against Iran to President Donald Trump. The details of these proposals are not specified in the article but sugges...
Zelenskyy: What's Happening in Iran Is a Clear Sign That Things Won't Get Easier for Russia
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine comments that recent developments in Iran are indicative of increasing complexities and challenges that Russia will face on the international stage. He suggests these ev...
Iranians agree more on regime change than on what might come next
Recent protests in Iran have seen widespread public support for regime change despite violent crackdowns by the Islamic Republic leadership. With over 500 reported deaths and more than 10,000 arrests ...
Trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House
US President Donald Trump is considering possible air strikes on Iran over its crackdown on protesters. The White House stated that people are being killed on the streets of Iran. However, a diplomati...
Trump to Discuss Possible Operation Against Iran with US Government
President Trump plans to discuss potential military actions against Iran with key members of his administration....
Trump to Discuss Possible Operation Against Iran with Rubio, Hagel and Kaine
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to discuss potential military operations against Iran with Marco Rubio (Senator and member of the Senate Intelligence Committee), Chuck Hagel (former Secretary of Def...
Trump Sends Signal for Operation Against Iran: Red Line has been Crossed, We Need to Take Action
An article discusses claims that President Trump has issued signals indicating readiness for military action against Iran due to the perceived crossing of a 'red line'. The content suggests urgency in...
Iran Wants to Negotiate
According to President Trump, Iran wishes to negotiate while the possibility of a military intervention is being considered. Reports indicate that over 500 protesters have been killed....
US fears intervention in Iran could lead to new war
According to the Wall Street Journal, American officials believe that direct US intervention in the current situation in Iran would provoke another conflict....
Trump's World-Shaking War Threat! Is the Button Being Pushed for Iran?
The article discusses President Donald Trump's escalating tensions with Iran and the possibility of military confrontation between the two nations, suggesting that the U.S. might take aggressive actio...
Trump To Hold January 13 Meeting On Possible Measures Against Iran
President Donald Trump will convene a meeting on January 13 to discuss potential actions regarding Iran. The decision-making process is part of the ongoing response to geopolitical tensions between th...
Trump to Hold National Security Meeting Tomorrow: Sanctions, Cyberattacks against Iran Among Options
President Trump plans to convene a national security meeting tomorrow to assess various strategic options including economic sanctions and cyber operations against Iran....
Trump Holds Security Meeting on Iran Sanctions and Cyber Attacks
US President Donald Trump held a National Security Council meeting to discuss various options regarding Iran, including potential sanctions and cyber warfare initiatives. The meeting involved high-lev...
Iran edges closer to a revolution that would reshape the world
The Islamic Republic of Iran faces significant internal challenges due to economic difficulties exacerbated by sanctions and external military actions from Israel against both Iran and its regional pr...
Pentagon Warns Trump More Time Needed for Iran Strike Preparedness
The Pentagon has informed President Donald Trump that additional time is required to properly prepare for any potential military strikes against Iran....
Widespread Attack on Syria Amid Tension with Iran
The article discusses a widespread military attack on Syria in the context of increasing tensions between Iran and the United States. It highlights actions taken by American forces against targets wit...
Iran will target US, Israel if Trump strikes over protest
Tehran has warned that Iran will retaliate against both Israeli and US military targets if the United States decides to strike Iran amid internal protests. This comes as Israeli officials have put the...
Dozens feared dead as Iran hit by largest protests in years
Iran is facing widespread protests that are considered among the largest in recent years, with reports of casualties and security forces clashing violently with demonstrators....
Iran Is Rewriting Its Rules of War—and Raising the Stakes for Everyone
Iran appears to be abandoning its previous strategy of strategic patience and adopting a doctrine of preemption that is dangerously vague and openly declared. This shift indicates a regime that percei...
Fear or force? How regime in Iran plans to confront swelling protests
Iranian leadership is showing defiance amid growing protests and US warnings. However, internal discussions suggest the cost-benefit analysis of using repression might be more complex than in previous...
For Israel, capture of Venezuela’s Maduro seen as setback for Iran, Hezbollah
Israel viewed the hypothetical capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces as detrimental to Iranian and Hezbollah interests in Latin America....
What North Korea’s missile test after Maduro arrest says about Kim’s denuclearisation stance
North Korea conducted multiple missile tests following the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and actions against Iran, indicating Pyongyang's cautionary stance on the need for nuclear dete...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘The ayatollahs’ grip is weakening. Who can replace them is less clear’
Following the Israel-Iran war in June, Iran is experiencing severe electricity and water shortages, contributing to domestic instability. The article suggests that these conditions signal a potential ...
Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protesters
President Trump threatened military intervention if Iran's government harms protesters, warning that the US is 'locked and loaded'. Clashes between security forces and protesters resulted in six death...
Trump will support more strikes on Iran if it rebuilds its missiles program
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would authorize further military action against Iran should the country rebuild its nuclear missile capabilities....
Trump To Press Netanyahu On Stalled Gaza Ceasefire, Iran, Lebanon
The article discusses President Trump's upcoming meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which he will discuss the stalled truce in Gaza, Iran’s influence in the Middle East, an...
Putin Told Bush in 2005 That Pakistan Had Supplied Stolen Uranium to Iran
In 2005, Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President George W. Bush that Pakistan had allegedly supplied stolen uranium to Iran, raising concerns about nuclear proliferation....
Iran executes student convicted of spying for Mossad
A 27-year-old Iranian architecture student named Aghil Keshavarz was executed on Saturday morning after being accused of espionage for the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. He had been arrested ear...
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary's news outlet says
Reuters reports that Iran has executed an individual convicted of espionage for Israel and connections with Iranian opposition groups, according to Mizan news agency of the judiciary. This execution i...
Trump’s Iran tariff threat risks reigniting US-China trade war
Donald Trump's threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran could exacerbate tensions between the United States and China. China is Iran's largest trading partner, so attempts by the US...
Kan Finds Out About Netanyahu's Request to Putin to Relay Message to Iran
Israeli news source Kan reports that former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had requested Russian President Vladimir Putin to deliver a message to the leadership in Iran through diplomatic c...
Can Netanyahu convince Trump to OK strike on Iran’s missile program?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump. During this meeting, Netanyahu plans to discuss options for curbing Iran's ability to restore its offensi...
Netanyahu to discuss Iran’s nuclear activities, next phase of Gaza plan with Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that he will meet US President Donald Trump next week to discuss Iran’s nuclear activities and the second phase of Israel’s plan for Gaza. During a ...
US oil producers pledge to help stabilize Iran if regime falls
The American Petroleum Institute's President Mike Sommers stated that US oil companies are more willing to help stabilize the energy sector in Iran following a potential regime change compared to thei...
Bruised, not broken: Iran’s regime shows no deep structural cracks — yet
Despite ongoing challenges, there are currently no significant defections among Iran's elite or military leadership that would indicate a vulnerability of the regime. The absence of major fractures wi...
Iran's $7 Monthly Payments Fail to Ease Spiraling Economic Unrest as Trump Considers Military Action Against Tehran One Week After Venezuela Raid
The Iranian government began providing $7 monthly payments to citizens last month in an attempt to mitigate ongoing economic unrest. Despite this initiative, protests and public dissatisfaction contin...
Should Putin Fear Trump into the New Year? Russia Is Not Iran or Venezuela
The article discusses whether Russian President Vladimir Putin should be concerned about potential aggressive actions from US President Donald Trump in the upcoming year. The piece notes that unlike I...
Iran warns of Israeli plots in Syria amid its own anxieties over lost leverage
Iran has issued warnings about alleged Israeli plots in Syria during UN proceedings, reflecting broader strategic concerns over diminishing influence in Syria post-Assad era....
Trump Keeping Iran Air Strikes on the Table, White House Says
The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump maintains the option of air strikes against Iran despite diplomatic channels opening between Iran's top diplomat and Trump’s special envoy....
Trump Considers New Military Actions Against Iran Amid Protests
According to media reports, President Donald Trump is considering new military actions against Iran amidst ongoing protests within the country....
The Reckoning of the Ayatollahs: Understanding Iran’s Burgeoning Uprising
Ryan discusses with Afshon Ostovar, an expert on Iranian security services and regime operations, about the protest movement demanding regime change in Iran. The conversation covers how the current au...
Trump discussed Iran, Venezuela, Greenland and Ukraine
President Donald Trump addressed various international issues including relations with Iran, the situation in Venezuela, developments related to Greenland, and matters concerning Ukraine....
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