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Iran's Crisis: President Blames West for Chaos Amid Protests

2/2/2026

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Pezeshkian Condemns Foreign Interference

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U.S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran's crisis.
Protests began over rising inflation, with rights groups reporting more than 6,500 deaths.
Pezeshkian said foreign leaders aimed to create division and chaos inside Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced support for demonstrators and considered military options.
Regional allies work to prevent conflict while Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate its missile program.

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Trump's Cuba Deal

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Pezeshkian Condemns Foreign Interference

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused U.S., Israeli, and European leaders of exploiting Iran's crisis.
Protests began over rising inflation, with rights groups reporting more than 6,500 deaths.
Pezeshkian said foreign leaders aimed to create division and chaos inside Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump voiced support for demonstrators and considered military options.
Regional allies work to prevent conflict while Iran rejects U.S. demands to negotiate its missile program.

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