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Trump Cancels Iran Talks Amid Deadly Protests, Internet Blackout

1/14/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced January 13, 2026 that he canceled meetings with Iranian officials amid protests in Iran, where over 2,000 people have died.
He urged Iranian citizens to take control of their institutions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian regime is nearing collapse due to the protests and called for a peaceful resolution.
International leaders call for calm as violence persists and Iran experiences an internet blackout.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced January 13, 2026 that he canceled meetings with Iranian officials amid protests in Iran, where over 2,000 people have died.
He urged Iranian citizens to take control of their institutions.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the Iranian regime is nearing collapse due to the protests and called for a peaceful resolution.
International leaders call for calm as violence persists and Iran experiences an internet blackout.