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Trump Threatens Military Action Amid Deadly Iran Protests

1/2/2026

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Donald Trump, the U.S. President, threatened military action against Iran after deadly protests against the country's supreme leader.
The protests left six people dead.
Trump previously claimed to have obliterated Iran's nuclear capabilities, but experts dispute the effectiveness.
Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, but it has enriched uranium beyond necessary levels, while Trump maintains a tough stance.

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Donald Trump, the U.S. President, threatened military action against Iran after deadly protests against the country's supreme leader.
The protests left six people dead.
Trump previously claimed to have obliterated Iran's nuclear capabilities, but experts dispute the effectiveness.
Iran says its nuclear program is peaceful, but it has enriched uranium beyond necessary levels, while Trump maintains a tough stance.