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Trump Explores Diplomacy With Iran While Weighing Strikes, Officials Say
ByEdward Wong and Tyler Pager January 12, 2026January 13, 2026

The Pentagon is presenting a wider range of strike options to the president than previously reported. Targets could include Iran’s nuclear program and ballistic missile sites.

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As Death Toll Surges in Iran, Leaders Take Tough Line Against Protesters
ByErika Solomon and Sanam Mahoozi January 11, 2026January 12, 2026

Despite an internet blackout, reports are emerging of a rise in deadly violence as protests spurred by economic woes have snowballed into a mass movement.

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Iran Braces for More Protests: What to Know
ByAbdi Latif Dahir, Leily Nikounazar and Farnaz Fassihi January 10, 2026January 10, 2026

Demonstrations that began as outrage at the state of the economy have spread to cities across the country, amid an escalating crackdown by the authorities.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
ByLeily Nikounazar and Aurelien Breeden January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. Iranian authorities signaled further crackdowns on the demonstrations.

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Iran Says It’s Investigating Violence at Weekend Protests
ByErika Solomon and Arijeta Lajka January 6, 2026January 8, 2026

Rights groups accuse security forces of killing protesters and storming a hospital in the province of Ilam. State media claimed that some protesters were armed.

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What to Know About the Protests in Iran
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar January 3, 2026January 9, 2026

Galloping inflation, a currency crisis and anger at the regime have fueled demonstrations across the country.

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Iran’s President Says He Can’t Make ‘Miracles’ to Solve the Country’s Woes
ByFarnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

Amid sky-high inflation, water and energy cuts and prospects for a deal with the U. S. dimming, President Masoud Pezeshkian has apparently thrown up his hands.

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The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
BySteven Erlanger November 9, 2025

With no negotiations, no oversight and no clarity about Iran’s stock of nuclear material, many in the region fear another war with Israel is inevitable.

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The Dangerous Stalemate Over Iran’s Nuclear Program
BySteven Erlanger November 9, 2025

With no negotiations, no oversight and no clarity about Iran’s stock of nuclear material, many in the region fear another war with Israel is inevitable.

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Iranian Wedding Video Plunges Top Official Into Scandal
ByFarnaz Fassihi October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Rear Adm. Ali Shamkhani oversaw a brutal crackdown on women, but traditional notions of Islamic morality were little on display at his daughter’s wedding.

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