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Trump Warns Iran: U.S. Ready to Protect Protesters

1/3/2026

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Trump Warns Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States is prepared to intervene if the regime harms more anti-government protesters.
Protests erupted in several Iranian cities over rising prices and a declining currency.
Iranian security forces intensified their crackdown, causing seven fatalities.
Trump said on Truth Social that the United States would "come to their rescue" if peaceful protesters were killed.

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Trump Backs Far-Right

U.S. President Donald Trump has openly intervened in foreign politics by backing far-right candidates in multiple countries.
The actions span Honduras, Israel, and South Africa, signaling a shift in U.S. foreign policy.
Recent examples include support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid legal troubles.
Analysts say the strategy aims to boost influence and promote ideologically aligned regimes, raising concerns about U.S. interference in democratic processes abroad.

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Trump Warns Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran that the United States is prepared to intervene if the regime harms more anti-government protesters.
Protests erupted in several Iranian cities over rising prices and a declining currency.
Iranian security forces intensified their crackdown, causing seven fatalities.
Trump said on Truth Social that the United States would "come to their rescue" if peaceful protesters were killed.

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