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Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.
BySteven Erlanger January 14, 2026January 14, 2026

Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

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Analysis: Trump Supports Protesters in Iran, but Not in Minneapolis
ByPeter Baker January 13, 2026January 15, 2026

The split-screen television images of mass demonstrations in Minneapolis and Tehran have highlighted the president’s disparate views of democracy and popular dissent.

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U.S. to Name Palestinian Committee to Run Gaza
ByAdam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 14, 2026

Officials said the body’s leadership could be announced as soon as Wednesday, but U.S. efforts to shape postwar Gaza by disarming Hamas have faced hurdles.

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Trump Urges Antigovernment Protesters in Iran to ‘Take Over’
ByAbdi Latif Dahir and Leily Nikounazar January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

“HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.

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Trump Says He Will Impose Tariffs on Iran’s Trading Partners: What to Know
ByLynsey Chutel January 13, 2026

If President Trump follows through, some of Iran’s biggest trading partners, including China and India, could be hit hard.

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Reza Pahlavi, Son of Deposed Shah of Iran, Seeks Center Stage Amid Protests
ByAaron Boxerman January 13, 2026January 15, 2026

Reza Pahlavi, living in exile in the United States, has long marketed himself as a future leader of Iran. His father’s repressive legacy casts a long shadow.

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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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Iran Says It Is Prepared for War but Ready to Negotiate After Trump’s Warnings
ByAurelien Breeden and Sanam Mahoozi January 12, 2026January 12, 2026

The comments came after President Trump said he was “ looking at some very strong options” to curb the Iranian authorities’ harsh repression of anti-government protests.

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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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