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Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

In an interview with Reuters, Trump says Iran’s regime could fall amid deadly protests but hesitates to back Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, questioning whether Iranians would accept him as a leader.

Trump says Iran regime may fall, but withholds backing Pahlavi

Report:

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Sources tell NBC News that Trump has instructed his national security team that any strike on Iran must deliver a decisive blow to the regime rather than trigger prolonged conflict.

Trump would want Iran strike to be decisive

Heightened alert:

Iran closes its airspace

Iran closes its airspace except for approved flights. Meanwhile, fighter jets heard over Iraq.

Iran closes its airspace

Trump:

Killing in Iran has stopped

The President seemed to hint that the Iranian forces who shot protesters were shot at as well: 'They said people were shooting at them with guns and they shot back.'

Killing in Iran has stopped

Highest alert

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

Israeli officials estimate the US may take military action against Iran in the coming days, a move expected to affect Israel’s Home Front Command guidelines and regional security preparedness.

US attack to alter Israeli Home Front guidelines

European officials:

US attack on Iran closing in

European officials say President Trump has decided to take military action against the Iranian regime, and it is only a matter of time.

US attack on Iran closing in

Report:

Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce the second phase, including international oversight and a Palestinian technocratic government, despite Hamas not releasing the hostage Ran Gvili.

Trump to announce second phase of Gaza plan today

Report:

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Israeli and Arab officials urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran despite intense protests and rising casualties, according to NBC News.

Israel, Arab states urge Trump to delay major strikes on Iran

Report:

Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

Axios reveals that Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani have been privately texting for weeks, forming an unlikely rapport.

Trump and Mamdani quietly texting despite past clashes

Trump warns Iran:

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

In an interview with CBS News, Trump warns Iran of “very strong action" if it hangs protesters, pledging help for Iranian citizens.

'Very strong action' if protesters are hanged

German Chancellor:

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Iran’s regime nearing collapse as widespread protests and deadly crackdown grip the country, with mounting international pressure and warnings from President Trump over Tehran’s actions.

'Iranian regime in its final days and weeks’

Trump

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

US President posts message of support to Iranian people as reports emerge of massive death toll in regime crackdown.

'Iranians, keep protesting, help is on the way'

Trump:

'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

President Trump pushed back on the recent increase in antisemitic rhetoric from far-right figures in the USA, saying that he did not want them either in the MAGA movement or Republican party.

'Antisemites have no place in MAGA'

Report:

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

CBS News reports that Trump has been briefed on expanded military, cyber, and psychological options as Iran’s protests escalate.

Trump briefed on cyber, psychological tools against Iran

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Trump announces a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran amid the ongoing unrest in the Islamic Republic.

Trump imposes 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran

Clash of narratives

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

White House officials debate how best to respond to Tehran, as some officials say the President prefers the military option, the White House claims he is leaning toward diplomacy.

Does Trump favor diplomacy or the military option in Iran?

Report:

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

An Axios report says Iran’s foreign minister contacted a senior Trump envoy amid rising tensions, as President Trump weighs military options while leaving the door open to renewed nuclear talks.

Iran scrambles to contact Trump envoy amid threats

Trump:

'We’re considering very strong options on Iran'

Trump says Iran is nearing his red line as protests escalate, warning the US is reviewing “very strong options" and monitoring developments “every hour."

'We’re considering very strong options on Iran'

Nobel winner tries to gift prize to Trump

Norwegian Nobel Institute rejects the request of Venezuelan opposition leader to transfer the Peace Prize to Trump for Operation Absolute Resolve.

Nobel winner tries to gift prize to Trump

'Military not ready'

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

According to a Telegraph report, US military commanders have warned the President that additional time is needed to prepare forces before any potential strikes against Iran.

Report: US commanders tell Trump to delay any Iran attack

Military action on the table

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

US officials say President Trump is reviewing military and 'non-kinetic' options as protests intensify in Iran and the regime faces growing pressure.

Trump administration exploring options in Iran

Will the US intervene?

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

The New York Times reports that Trump is weighing new military strike options against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.

Report: Trump weighing new strike options on Iran

Iran protests:

Crown Prince appeals to Trump amid blackout, deadly crackdown

Reza Pahlavi urges President Trump to act as protests in Iran continue for the 13th day, warning the regime may use the internet shutdown to intensify its crackdown.

Crown Prince appeals to Trump amid blackout, deadly crackdown

Vance to Europe: Take Trump seriously on Greenland

US Vice President accuses Denmark and Europe of failing to protect Greenland as Trump renews his push to acquire the island.

Vance to Europe: Take Trump seriously on Greenland

Trump warns Iran again:

'If they shoot protesters, we’re going to hit them very hard'

Speaking on Fox News, Trump says Iran has been put on notice that any killing of protesters will trigger a “very hard" US response, as protests intensify across Iran.

'If they shoot protesters, we’re going to hit them very hard'

After Maduro capture

Senate moves to curb Trump’s Venezuela actions

Senate advances a bipartisan resolution to limit Trump’s military actions in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture.

Senate moves to curb Trump’s Venezuela actions

Iran unrest

Iranian Crown Prince thanks Trump, slams regime

Reza Pahlavi condemns Iran for cutting communications amid mass protests and thanks President Trump for warning Tehran, urging world leaders to help restore access and support demonstrators.

Iranian Crown Prince thanks Trump, slams regime

Will Trump meet with Iran's Crown Prince?

Activists close to President Donald Trump are urging him to meet exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi amid protests in Iran, though no meeting has yet been confirmed.

Will Trump meet with Iran's Crown Prince?

Watch

What does Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed think of Trump?

Al Ahmed, who was wounded while disarming one of the terrorists who massacred Jews celebrating Hanukkah in Sydney, visited and prayed at the tomb of the Lubavitcher Rebbe.

What does Bondi Beach hero Ahmed Al Ahmed think of Trump?

Trump to launch second phase of ceasefire next week

The US president will announce the establishment of a "Peace Council" as part of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement. The council's envoy will be Nikolay Mladenov.

Trump to launch second phase of ceasefire next week

Ken’s Thought of the Week:

Predictions and hopes at the start of 2026

2025 saw widespread chaos worldwide, as those defending Judeo-Christian norms and Western Civilization found themselves under attack, but 2026 can see us victorious if we act resolutely to win. Opinion.

Predictions and hopes at the start of 2026

Key UN agencies

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

Trump signs an order withdrawing US support from 66 international bodies, including UN agencies and the UN climate treaty.

Trump cuts ties with 66 global bodies

Trump to launch Gaza Board of Peace next week

Axios report: Trump is set to unveil the Gaza Board of Peace, a 15‑nation body overseeing a new Palestinian Arab technocratic government and Gaza reconstruction.

Trump to launch Gaza Board of Peace next week

Iran’s army chief to Trump:

'Do not interfere in our internal unrest'

Iran’s army chief warns President Trump not to interfere in the country’s internal affairs, claiming that the “enemy" is behind the violent unrest.

'Do not interfere in our internal unrest'

Senator Graham:

'Khameini will wake up dead'

Senator Lindsey Graham took to Fox News to speak directly to the Iranian protesters - and to their ruler.

'Khameini will wake up dead'

White House:

'Trump not ruling out military option for Greenland'

The White House says President Trump is weighing “a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including potential military use.

'Trump not ruling out military option for Greenland'

Trump announces:

Millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil to enter US

Trump says Venezuela’s interim government will turn over billions in sanctioned crude, with the US planning to sell 30-50 million barrels.

Millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil to enter US

Poll

Just one-third of Americans support action to capture Maduro

A new Reuters poll finds that only one-third of Americans support the US operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but overall support for Trump has increased.

Just one-third of Americans support action to capture Maduro

'US not at war with Venezuela'

In an interview with NBC News, Trump rules out elections in Venezuela for now, warns Washington could intervene again if Caracas stops cooperating.

'US not at war with Venezuela'

The connection between Venezuela's drugs and terror

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs President Dr. Dan Diker warns that Venezuela has become a central hub for Iranian-backed terror, drug trafficking, and Hezbollah operations across Latin America.

The connection between Venezuela's drugs and terror

Netanyahu

'Trump and I won't allow Iran to restore its nuclear program'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to the opposition's claims in a 40-signature debate in the Knesset on the government's conduct.

'Trump and I won't allow Iran to restore its nuclear program'

Jack Engelhard:

What to look for in 2026, as if I know

Dear God…keep us safe. Op-ed.

What to look for in 2026, as if I know

Trump warns Venezuela:

'If they don’t behave, we will strike again'

US President warns the US is ready for a second strike on Venezuela if regime figures fail to comply, hours after warning interim leader Delcy Rodríguez to “do what’s right" or “pay a heavy price".

'If they don’t behave, we will strike again'

Trump:

'Iran will be hit very hard if forces kill demonstrators'

US President Trump warns Iran for a second time against killing protesters, saying the US would respond “very hard."

'Iran will be hit very hard if forces kill demonstrators'

Netanyahu on Iran protests

This may be the moment'

Netanyahu addressed the protests against the regime in Iran and noted that the moment may have come when Iranians take their fate into their own hands.

This may be the moment'

Sen. Graham:

'If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque'

Sen. Lindsey Graham says the US capture of Maduro should alarm Iran and Cuba, calling it the start of Venezuela’s “liberation" and warning that all options remain on the table.

'If I were the leader of Iran, I would go pray in the mosque'

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

At Florida press conference, US President Donald Trump speaks about the capture of Venezuela's first couple, says US will control Venezuela for the foreseeable future.

Trump: We will run Venezuela until a safe transition can be made

US captures Venezuelan first couple

US President Donald Trump praises operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, claiming operation was carried out in conjunction with US law enforcement.

US captures Venezuelan first couple

'Reckless and dangerous'

Iranian Foreign Minister denounces Trump’s threats

Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts President Trump’s warning of possible US intervention if protesters are shot, vowing Iran will reject foreign interference.

Iranian Foreign Minister denounces Trump’s threats

Trump warns

'If Iran shoots protesters, the US will come to their rescue'

US President issues dramatic warning to Iran over the ongoing protests against the regime.

'If Iran shoots protesters, the US will come to their rescue'

'I'm in perfect condition'

Trump rejects report of concerns over his health

WSJ reports growing concerns over President Trump’s health, but he denies issues, blames bruising on aspirin, and insists he is in “perfect” condition.

Trump rejects report of concerns over his health

Netanyahus attend Trump's New Year's Eve gala

Prime Minister Netanyahu was the only foreign leader invited to the event, and the only one to have ever taken part in the President's Gala.

Netanyahus attend Trump's New Year's Eve gala

Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland

Trump is withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland after a series of court rulings blocked his deployments, though he stresses the troops sharply reduced crime.

Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland

Netanyahu on Newsmax:

'Trump brought America back, he's Israel's greatest friend'

Netanyahu hails Trump as “the man who brought America back,” vows to recover Ran Gvili’s remains, and defends Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.

'Trump brought America back, he's Israel's greatest friend'

Netanyahu to Fox News:

'Hamas must disarm or disappear, Gaza peace depends on it'

In interview with Bret Baier, PM Netanyahu stresses disarming Hamas is key to Gaza peace, praises Trump’s support, warns Iran, and rejects claims his leadership prolongs war for political gain.

'Hamas must disarm or disappear, Gaza peace depends on it'

The dramatic intel presented to Trump

Prime Minister Netanyahu told President Trump that Hamas is holding some 60,000 Kalashnikov rifles in Gaza, stressing that disarmament is a prerequisite for any civilian rehabilitation.

The dramatic intel presented to Trump

Amit Segal:

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Channel 12 News analyst Amit Segal explains why statements made at the start of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting indicate that, from Gaza to Iran, Israel has received nearly everything it sought from the United States.

'Israel is getting almost everything it wanted from Trump'

Trump: Without Netanyahu, you might not have Israel

Watch: US President Donald Trump lavishes praise on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their joint press conference following their meeting.

Trump: Without Netanyahu, you might not have Israel

Top Khamenei aide warns:

Any strike on Iran will meet 'harsh response'

After Trump vows to “knock down” Iran and backs a possible Israeli strike, Khamenei adviser Ali Shamkhani warns that any attack will trigger an immediate, harsh response beyond expectations.

Any strike on Iran will meet 'harsh response'

Trump to Gvili family:

'I'm doing everything I can, and I will bring Ran home'

The Gvili family meets Netanyahu and Trump, urging renewed efforts to bring home Ran Gvili’s body from Gaza, emphasizing that Israel’s recovery and justice depend on returning all hostages.

'I'm doing everything I can, and I will bring Ran home'