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Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran
Trump made the statement as the country’s leader admitted thousands have been killed during mass protests against the Islamist regime.
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US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two American service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 3,000 as Clerics Demand Executions
Residents reported no new protests after a sweeping clampdown, as arrests mounted nationwide and hard-liners said protesters should be put to death.
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Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, and Blair to Gaza Board of Peace
The White House said each of the members will be tasked with managing key areas vital to Gaza’s stability and long-term success.
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Exiled Iranian Prince Lays Out Plan to Retake Country
As civil unrest mounts in Iran, the exiled royal said he’s uniquely positioned to guide the country though a leadership change.
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Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists
Those sanctioned have their property and interests in the United States blocked.
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Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
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Witkoff Recalls Trump’s Emotional Reaction When Freed Israeli Hostages Visited Oval Office
Witkoff said that phase two of Trump’s peace plan has started, which involves the complete demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.
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Trump Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
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US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Deadly Clampdown on Protests
Those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security and four other local military and police commanders.
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Trump Questions Support for Exiled Crown Prince in Iran
The president described exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as ‘very nice’ but said he wasn’t sure ‘how he’d play within his own country.’
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No Plan to Hang Protesters, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
Trump earlier said that executions by the regime won’t take place.
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As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Iranian Expats Issue Plea to Trump to Aid With Protests
Cut off from their families, Iranian Australians are calling for outside support as the protester death toll mounts in their home country.
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Iran Reopens Airspace After Nearly 5 Hours Closure Amid Tensions With US
The airspace shutdown followed warnings from Washington and escalating unrest, forcing airlines to reroute flights amid fears of possible military escalation.
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Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran
Trump made the statement as the country’s leader admitted thousands have been killed during mass protests against the Islamist regime.
|
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US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two American service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
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Iran Protest Death Toll Tops 3,000 as Clerics Demand Executions
Residents reported no new protests after a sweeping clampdown, as arrests mounted nationwide and hard-liners said protesters should be put to death.
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Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, and Blair to Gaza Board of Peace
The White House said each of the members will be tasked with managing key areas vital to Gaza’s stability and long-term success.
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Exiled Iranian Prince Lays Out Plan to Retake Country
As civil unrest mounts in Iran, the exiled royal said he’s uniquely positioned to guide the country though a leadership change.
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Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists
Those sanctioned have their property and interests in the United States blocked.
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Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
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Witkoff Recalls Trump’s Emotional Reaction When Freed Israeli Hostages Visited Oval Office
Witkoff said that phase two of Trump’s peace plan has started, which involves the complete demilitarization and reconstruction of Gaza.
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Trump Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
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US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Deadly Clampdown on Protests
Those sanctioned include the secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security and four other local military and police commanders.
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Trump Questions Support for Exiled Crown Prince in Iran
The president described exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as ‘very nice’ but said he wasn’t sure ‘how he’d play within his own country.’
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No Plan to Hang Protesters, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
Trump earlier said that executions by the regime won’t take place.
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As Iran Protests Grow, US Works to Isolate Regime and Pressure China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Iranian Expats Issue Plea to Trump to Aid With Protests
Cut off from their families, Iranian Australians are calling for outside support as the protester death toll mounts in their home country.
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Iran Reopens Airspace After Nearly 5 Hours Closure Amid Tensions With US
The airspace shutdown followed warnings from Washington and escalating unrest, forcing airlines to reroute flights amid fears of possible military escalation.
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