US-Iran Tension: America will not attack Iran! Even after Khamenei’s warning, Trump did not get angry, called target

Hours after Iran’s stern warning, US President Donald Trump has said that he is still hopeful of a deal with Tehran. Amid rising tensions and fears of regional conflict, Trump made it clear that America is giving priority to diplomacy, although all options are kept open. According to Fox News report, while talking to reporters…

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Trump pressure halts 800 Iran executions, White House says; adds Gulf states stepped in to stop US military move

The United States on Thursday (January 15) said Iran halted the planned execution of 800 protesters following pressure from President Donald Trump, as Gulf allies worked behind the scenes to pull Washington back from possible military action over Tehran’s deadly crackdown on nationwide demonstrations. While the White House said it had stepped back from immediate…

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Trump claims execution plans in Iran have ‘stopped’ — But Tehran signals fast trials for 18,000 detained protesters

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (January 14) that he has been told “on good authority” that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Iranian officials signaled fast trials and executions for detained protesters amid a violent crackdown. Speaking at the White House while signing executive orders and legislation, Trump said: “We’ve…

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Iran protests kill over 600; ‘prepared for war,’ says FM Abbas Araghchi, Trump’s ‘first option’ is… — 10 points

Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) claimed that at least 648 protesters were killed as the new wave of anti-government nationwide protests in Iran continued for the 16th day on Monday. The organization said thousands were injured amid the demonstrations. Iran, which has not given an official death toll from the protests, blamed the bloodshed…

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Iran unrest: US mulling military strikes? Trump says Iranians want to negotiate as ‘544 die’ — 10 points

US President Donald Trump yet again signaled tough action on Iran. According to several reports, he is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests across the country. However, Trump claimed on Sunday that Iranians want to negotiate now. Meanwhile, an activist claimed that the toll in protests rose to 544…

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Trump warns Iran of US action if protesters are shot: ‘You better not start shooting because we’ll start shooting too’

US President Donald Trump issued warnings to Iran’s leadership, saying Washington would intervene if Iranian authorities used lethal force against demonstrators as nationwide protests over economic hardship entered their second week. “I tell the Iranian leaders — you better not start shooting because we’ll start shooting, too,” Trump said on Friday (January 9) during a…

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‘Enemy of God’: Iran threatens death penalty for protesters as unrest nears two weeks

Iran’s attorney general Mohammad Movahedi Azad on Saturday (January 10) warned that anyone taking part in ongoing protests — or even those who “helped rioters” — would be treated as an “enemy of God,” a charge that carries the death penalty, as nationwide demonstrations approached the two-week mark amid an intensifying crackdown. “Prosecutors must carefully…

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Iran FM Araghchi responds to ex-CIA chief, says Pompeo confirms US, Israeli role in unrest

Amid escalating unrest in Iran, former US Secretary of State and CIA Director Mike Pompeo and Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi engaged in a public spat on social media, trading pointed accusations over foreign interference in the country’s ongoing protests. The exchange comes as demonstrations continue to sweep across Iranian cities, challenging the government…

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Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei has ‘plan B’ to flee Tehran if unrest worsens, Moscow seen as likely destination: Report

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn up a contingency plan to flee Tehran if nationwide unrest intensifies and his security forces fail to suppress dissent, The Times reported, citing an intelligence report. ‘Plan B’ for Khamenei and inner circle According to the report shared with the news outlet, Khamenei, 86, would leave the…

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