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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 Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, 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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36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG
Several thousand also said they did not know their date of birth when asked upon entering the United States.
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Planned State Executions of Iran Protestors Expected to Be Canceled: Trump
‘We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,’ President Donald Trump said at a press conference.
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State Department Warns Americans to Avoid Travel to Military Sites in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The advisory came after Trump threatened ’very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters and Iranian officials hinted U.S. bases and ships could be targeted.
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Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will include the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
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US Commander Urges Restraint Amid Escalated Fighting in Syria’s Aleppo
America supported the Syrian Democratic Forces during the Syrian civil war but has also tried to make diplomatic inroads with the new interim government.
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Iranian Judiciary Chief Signals Fast Trials, Swift Punishments as Protests Continue
Iranian judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said that any delay will reduce the effect of deterrence, in comments broadcast on state TV.
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Starlink Activates Free Internet Access in Iran Amid Violent Clampdown, Nonprofit Says
Iranian group NasNet stated that it has discussed with Starlink and U.S. authorities about restoring internet in Iran.
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Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Strong Action’ if Regime Hangs Protesters
Around 2,403 protesters have been killed so far, according to a recent update from a US-based rights group.
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As Iran Protests Grow, Thousands Killed by Regime
Amid a near-total internet blackout and rising death toll in Iran, the United States weighs options, applies sanctions.
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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.
|
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.
|
Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, 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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36,000 Refugees Could Not Provide IDs When Entering US After Afghanistan Withdrawal: Deputy IG
Several thousand also said they did not know their date of birth when asked upon entering the United States.
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Planned State Executions of Iran Protestors Expected to Be Canceled: Trump
‘We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,’ President Donald Trump said at a press conference.
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State Department Warns Americans to Avoid Travel to Military Sites in Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The advisory came after Trump threatened ’very strong action' if Iran hangs protesters and Iranian officials hinted U.S. bases and ships could be targeted.
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Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will include the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
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US Commander Urges Restraint Amid Escalated Fighting in Syria’s Aleppo
America supported the Syrian Democratic Forces during the Syrian civil war but has also tried to make diplomatic inroads with the new interim government.
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Iranian Judiciary Chief Signals Fast Trials, Swift Punishments as Protests Continue
Iranian judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said that any delay will reduce the effect of deterrence, in comments broadcast on state TV.
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Starlink Activates Free Internet Access in Iran Amid Violent Clampdown, Nonprofit Says
Iranian group NasNet stated that it has discussed with Starlink and U.S. authorities about restoring internet in Iran.
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Trump Warns Iran of ‘Very Strong Action’ if Regime Hangs Protesters
Around 2,403 protesters have been killed so far, according to a recent update from a US-based rights group.
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As Iran Protests Grow, Thousands Killed by Regime
Amid a near-total internet blackout and rising death toll in Iran, the United States weighs options, applies sanctions.
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