'They’re tired of being beaten': Iran approached US to renew nuclear negotiations, Trump says
"We may need to act before a meeting with them… we are in the process of coordinating a meeting,” the president told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Middle East
Pahlavi calls protestors to target 'regime's propaganda apparatus,' claims 'Iran's freedom is near'
Doctors describe overwhelmed Tehran hospitals as protests spread across Iran
'Persia will fall': Rabbis cite ancient texts as Iran’s crisis deepens
'US-Zionist terror supporters': Iran declares three days of mourning honoring 'martyrs' of protests
The "martyrs" refer to the authority personnel who have been killed, and not the hundreds of civilians who have lost their lives.
Iran’s protests: A familiar pattern with new variables, risky for the regime - analysis
This wave of protests is unfolding against a backdrop fundamentally different from the past anti-regime movements, in the wake of June's 12-day war.
Pharaoh, Nimrod, Trump: Tasnim’s headline writers went ancient this week
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-related outlet's article argues that US President Donald Trump fits a “Pharaonic” pattern of arrogance and violence.
Trump 'seriously inclined' to help Iranian protesters, sources tell 'Post'
US President Donald Trump has decided to assist Iranian protesters, sources said, as Washington debates military, cyber, and communications support options amid escalating unrest.
US military warns Trump it needs more time to prepare for Iran strikes - report
Senior US defense officials warned President Donald Trump that more time is needed to prepare for potential strikes on Iran, according to reports.
Are protests pushing Iran's Islamic regime toward a tipping point? - analysis
Iran’s diplomatic moves, not calling for assistance or reaching out to its allies, seem to be intended to show that Tehran believes everything is going to turn out all right.
Hamas orders handover of Gaza administration to gov't under Trump's Board of Peace - report
The composition of the Board of Peace, which will oversee the proposed technocratic Palestinian government, is expected to be announced this month.
Aleppo’s Kurdish neighborhoods fall, and Syria’s minority question resurfaces - analysis
Clashes grew in the first days of January 2026, and now Syrian security forces have taken over most of the Kurdish neighborhoods, causing many Kurds to flee and also leading to abuses against Kurds.
Iran's leading filmmakers express fear for protesters in anti-regime statement
“We are deeply concerned for the lives of our fellow citizens, our families, and our colleagues and friends who, under these circumstances, have been left defenseless,” said Iranian filmmakers.
TACO Trump or Fordow Trump? What Washington's silence on Iran signals - analysis
Trump seemed inclined to negotiate with Khamenei in his second term and probably would not have used force against the regime if not for an Israeli decision to attack Iran's nuclear program.
