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The President of Peace at it again: Donald Trump threatens Iran with military intervention

Nothing says “President of Peace” quite like a 3 am Truth Social post threatening military intervention in a Middle Eastern nation yet again, but that’s apparently how Donald Trump wishes to ring in 2026.

The Mary Sue · Jan 4

Why is Masoud Pezeshkian (most likely to be) Iran's next president?

Seen as a reformist by many, Pezeshkian must be free to fulfil his promises without interference, especially from the IRGC and other radical hardliners inside and outside the parliament, Euronews' Babak Kamiar writes.

Euronews · Jan 4

After Trump’s illegal Venezuela coup, there are two dangers: he is emboldened, but has no clue what comes next

He used largely fictitious charges to seize control, but can’t know how Venezuelans will react. He may also overstep now as regards Iran, warns Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations

The Guardian - UK · Jan 4

Rioters 'must be put in their place' following week long protests, Iran's Khamenei says

The Tehran regime leader's comments come one day after US President Trump said that if Tehran “violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington “will come to their rescue.”

Euronews · Jan 3

Majorie Taylor Greene blasts Donald Trump, says he’s doing everything America voted against in 2024

Marjorie finally found her spine, but who's even listening at this point?

We Got This Covered · Jan 3

Eyewitness video shows cars burning in Iran protests

An eyewitness video circulating online shows cars burning and overturned outside a police station in Azna, Iran, amid what analysts describe as the biggest protests in the country for years.

The Independent UK · Jan 3

‘No future for us’: disaffected Iranians say it’s now or never to topple regime

Ailing economy sparks biggest uprising in years, with protesters saying it’s time to hit regime when it’s at its weakest

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3

Republicans Push Back on Trump's Vow to Intervene in Iran: 'We Have Problems At Home'

Figures like Georgia representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie of Kentucky have served as critics of Trump within his own party.

International Business Times · Jan 2

France's Iranian diaspora divided over deadly protests back home

In France, divisions within the Iranian diaspora over events unfolding in their country of origin look set to deepen further, sharpened by the way people consume information, particularly Persian-language satellite television channels and social media.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 2

Republican Rep. Slams Trump's Threat To Intervene In Iran: 'We Have Problems At Home'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie slammed President Donald Trump over his threat to intervene in Iran if the Tehran regime "violently kills peaceful protesters" in the demonstrations roiling the country.

Latin Times · Jan 2