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Trump Backs Iranian Protesters Amid Rising Tensions

1/12/2026

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Israel is closely monitoring protests in Iran, focusing on ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
Intelligence services are assessing the protests' scale and potential impact on the regime.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for Iranian protesters, saying the end of the Islamic Republic is near and that the United States is prepared to intervene if the regime violently suppresses demonstrators.

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Story summary

Israel is closely monitoring protests in Iran, focusing on ballistic missile and nuclear programs.
Intelligence services are assessing the protests' scale and potential impact on the regime.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed strong support for Iranian protesters, saying the end of the Islamic Republic is near and that the United States is prepared to intervene if the regime violently suppresses demonstrators.