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Trump Threatens Military Action Amid Intensifying Iranian Protests

2/23/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major military strike to topple the Iranian regime if it fails on nuclear demands.
Iranian anti-regime protests intensified as activists circulated a mass SMS campaign praising Trump as a 'man of action'.
Trump claimed 32,000 people died during protests, a figure lacking verification.
He expressed support for the Iranian people and threatened military action against the regime over public executions.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major military strike to topple the Iranian regime if it fails on nuclear demands.
Iranian anti-regime protests intensified as activists circulated a mass SMS campaign praising Trump as a 'man of action'.
Trump claimed 32,000 people died during protests, a figure lacking verification.
He expressed support for the Iranian people and threatened military action against the regime over public executions.