Iranians block a street during a protest in Kermanshah, Iran on January 8, 2026.
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Iran appears to be next on US President Donald Trump’s list Venezuela and Greenland.
Context: Iran’s third week of protests a a sharp jump in inflation and developed against the government. more than 500 people diedAccording to the US-based human rights organization HRANA, the Iranian government is cracking down on dissent.
“The United States of America is coming to their rescue,” Trump tweeted on Friday on Truth Social, referring to the protesters.
These were not empty words. White House officials have outlined plans for Trump on how to counter the threat and will brief him on Tuesday on their actions, including military, cyber and economic actions. MS Now and other mass media.
Iran – a major oil producer. If the US launches an operation against a country in the Middle East, it could affect energy prices – it is unlikely to go as smoothly as in Venezuela.
The broader scandal could also weigh on market sentiment in the near term.
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bakir Kalibaf warned of possible retaliation if the US strikes the country. “If Iran is attacked, the occupied territories (of Israel), all US bases and ships will be our legitimate targets,” Kalibaf said, according to Reuters. reporting.
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Trump has reportedly weighed options against Iran. Possible plans were shown to the President possible military strikes According to MS Now and other media, to an action that does not involve the military.
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