WATCH: US President Trump makes remarks ahead of launch of Gaza Peace Plan Phase II
Trump announced the launch of Phase II of the Gaza Peace Plan, with support from Middle East leaders but hesitation from hostages' families, including Talik Gvili.
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Iranian filmmaker Javad Ganji killed in Tehran protests, anti-regime data shows
Trump’s Gaza peace plan officially entering Phase II, Witkoff announces
After Kurdish forces were expelled from Aleppo, Kurds fear new Syrian offensive - analysis
Armed Kurdish groups sought to cross into Iran from Iraq, sources say
Turkey, which deems Kurdish militants in northern Iraq terrorists, has warned in recent days that any foreign intervention in Iran would escalate regional crises.
Iranian Justice Minister labels 'anyone in the streets' after Jan. 8 criminals as death toll mounts
According to HRANA, 18,434 arrests have been confirmed, along with 97 forced confessions and 1,134 people sustaining severe injuries.
Where are the American bases in the Middle East Iran threatened it might strike? - explainer
Trump warned Iran that if it retaliated against the US, the US would respond at levels “never seen before.”
Ayandeh Bank's collapse highlights breakdown of Iran’s financial system - WSJ
Ayandeh Bank, which was run by individuals connected to the Iranian regime, failed after accumulating nearly $5 billion in losses from bad loans.
Saudi Arabia to US: Iran strikes should be targeted, rather than seeking regime change - N12
A Saudi royal source told N12 that Trump should pursue limited military strikes against Islamic Regime leaders and officials to alleviate protest repression.
US military intervention in Iran may begin within 24 hours, European officials say
An unnamed Israeli official also said it appeared Trump had decided to intervene, though the scope and timing remained unclear.
Has Gaza's post-Hamas government already been created, despite Phase II delays? - analysis
The future of the International Stabilization Force is also in question, as the only major success so far has been the CMCC, the US's coordination center in Kiryat Gat.
Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists
The US issues a warning for citizens to evacuate Iran as protests intensify, with many Iranians seeking refuge in Turkey, crossing the Kapikoy border gate into Van Province.
Najaf market suffers as Iranian visitors dwindle amid Iran crisis
The city in Iraq is home to one of Shi’ite Islam’s holiest shrines and has long relied on Iranian pilgrims, who have traditionally made up the largest proportion of visitors.
Iran’s protest playbook: Ignore, distract, then unleash the killings - analysis
This week is crucial in terms of the protests. Many issues are coming together at the same time as Iran’s regime seeks to ride out the challenge.
