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  1. 16 Jan 2026, 18:33·

    Why did you use Maduro's government officials again in Venezuela?
    Trump: I still remember when we took over Iraq, they expelled all the security forces, the police and the army, everyone... ultimately ISIS emerged there.
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  2. 16 Jan 2026, 18:20·

    Now he spoke with the reporters!

    Reporter: Did Arab and Israeli officials convince you not to attack Iran?

    Trump: No one convinced me! I convinced myself! They were supposed to execute 800 people, but they didn't! This issue had a huge impact on the decision!
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  3. 16 Jan 2026, 18:05·

    Trump thanked the Iranian government for halting 800 executions.
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    In this message, he wrote: "I have great respect for the fact that all scheduled executions, which were supposed to take place yesterday (over 800 cases), have been canceled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!"
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  4. 16 Jan 2026, 18:05·

    Axios reported, citing two knowledgeable sources, that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, spoke by phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, on Thursday night regarding the situation in Iran.

    This is the second conversation between Trump and Netanyahu in the past two days concerning Iran. This call took place while the President of the United States is still considering his options—potential military action on one hand and diplomatic negotiations on the other.

    According to Axios, during the phone call on Wednesday, Netanyahu asked Trump to postpone military action against Iran to give Israel more time to prepare for a possible response from Iran. Axios reported that this was one of the factors that led Trump to decide to delay the order for an attack on Iran.
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  5. 16 Jan 2026, 18:04·

    Prince Reza Pahlavi said in his press conference on Friday, January 26: "Before I begin my speech, I ask you to join me for a moment of silence in memory of the brave people of Iran who have paid the highest possible price for freedom."

    Prince Pahlavi stated: "A free and democratic Iran will be a partner for peace and stability in the Middle East and the world."

    Addressing the "brave and noble people of Iran," he continued: "You have inspired the admiration of the world; you are the young guardians of the eternal Iran. Do not let this regime create the illusion that it is here to stay."

    Prince Pahlavi added: "There is a sea of blood between us and this regime. Because of your unwavering determination, thousands of security forces have refrained from going to work."

    He emphasized: "The people have called on me for leadership. Large sections of the army have refused to comply. Tens of thousands are in the process of defecting."

    The international community must play a more active role

    Prince Reza Pahlavi stressed the necessity of foreign support, stating that the international community must play a more active role.

    He warned that if the goal is to prevent repression and expedite the fall of the regime, support for the people of Iran will be essential.

    According to him, the people of Iran need serious backing to achieve ultimate victory.

    Prince Pahlavi said: "The world does not need to send soldiers to Iran; the brave people of Iran are the soldiers in the field fighting against the regime."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi stated: "It is very clear. Donald Trump said that if the Iranian regime kills the people of Iran, there will be serious consequences. The people of Iran believe these words. He is a man who will act on his words."

    In response to a question from an ITV News reporter in Britain, Prince Reza Pahlavi said he still believes that the words and actions of President Trump are one and the same. Referring to the unprecedented massacre of Iranians, he said that whatever actions are taken or not taken, we, as the people of Iran, have no choice but to continue the struggle.

    Prince Reza Pahlavi emphasized: "We have repeatedly called for the IRGC to be listed as a terrorist organization. The regime is on the brink of collapse." He said: "The democratic and free world, which claims to defend freedom and human rights, must act against the regime's ruthless repression."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi, referring to what he called the "regime's methodology," said the Islamic Republic uses money laundering networks and financial resources in various countries to advance its goals and can expose citizens of the U.S. and the U.K. to danger in various ways.

    He stressed: "We must not allow this regime to cause more harm."

    Directly addressing the financial resources of groups affiliated with the Islamic Republic, he added: "The well that fills the terrorists' financial resources must be dried up."

    Prince Reza Pahlavi considered this action one of the key steps to contain the threats posed by the Islamic Republic on an international level.

    He addressed the people: "Your practical support will expedite this overthrow. Record the names of the criminals and oppressors; rest assured they will be held accountable."

    Plans for the transitional period

    Prince Reza Pahlavi said: "I have a plan for the day after the overthrow with four components for a peaceful transition: preserving the territorial integrity of Iran, respecting all ethnicities, separating religion from government, and the right of the people to determine their government."

    Referring to the ethnic and religious diversity in Iran, he said these principles guarantee the elimination of ethnic, religious, and racial discrimination, and any return to discrimination will not be acceptable.

    According to him, representatives of various ethnicities and religions have a role in this process, and the necessary guarantees for the full equality of citizens must be established clearly and practically.

    Prince Reza Pahlavi also referred to the views of critical religious figures regarding the regime, including Molavi Abdolhamid, the Sunni Friday prayer leader of Zahedan, stating that the belief in the separation of religion from government is not limited to a specific current and exists among a wide range of religious and civil activists.

    He emphasized that the future of Iran must be based on equal rights, freedom of choice, and peaceful coexistence of all citizens, and these four principles will serve as a common roadmap for transitioning to a democratic and inclusive system.

    He also called for targeting the leadership of the IRGC and the command of repression, adopting a policy of maximum pressure, blocking the assets of the Islamic Republic worldwide, and targeting its shadow fleet.
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  6. 16 Jan 2026, 14:36·

    Ted Cruz, the Republican senator from the United States, issued a message to the people of Iran, praising the "remarkable courage" of the protesters in their fight against the "ayatollahs and rulers of the Islamic Republic," stating that the United States supports the Iranian people's struggle for freedom. He emphasized that America and Donald Trump "stand with the people of Iran" and that the protesters should know they are not alone. Cruz also expressed hope that "these tyrannical rulers" will fall as a result of the Iranian people's steadfastness.
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  7. 16 Jan 2026, 14:28·

    Replying to message #69779

    The video received from 'Sabalān Street #Tehran, Thursday, January 8' shows the flames of a fire at the East Tehran Tax Administration building at the intersection of this street with Madani Street (Nazemabad) on the right side of the image.
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  8. 16 Jan 2026, 13:54·

    The Munich Security Conference announced to Iran International that a few weeks ago, invitations were sent to some Iranian government representatives, but due to recent developments, these invitations are no longer valid and will not continue.

    In response to Iran International regarding the possibility of inviting representatives from the Iranian opposition or civil society, the spokesperson for the Munich Security Conference stated that the organizers are closely monitoring the current developments, but no further details will be announced at this time.
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  9. 16 Jan 2026, 13:54·

    ♦️ Ahmad Khatami, the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran, called for the death penalty for detained protesters and the arrest of individuals who supported the protests in any way. Khatami, who has been appointed by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic as the Friday Prayer Leader of Tehran and is a member of the Assembly of Experts and the Guardian Council, described the protesters as "servants" of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and "Trump's soldiers." He stated regarding Netanyahu and Trump: "They should expect severe revenge from the regime. Americans and Zionists should not expect peace." In his sermon, Ahmad Khatami also provided statistics on the damages caused by the protests, claiming that 350 mosques, 126 prayer houses, and 20 other holy places have been damaged. He also announced that 80 houses of Friday Prayer Leaders have been affected.
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  10. 16 Jan 2026, 12:41·

    "Bahaar" is a two-year-old child who was killed during the protests in Dey 1404 in Nishapur. The Islamic Republic's state television has brought her family in front of the camera. In this video, the voice of the state television reporter can be clearly heard dictating the Islamic Republic's scenario to Bahaar's father.

    In other images where state television has brought Bahaar's brother and mother in front of the camera, Bahaar's mother, just like in this part of the state television report, does not look at the camera. The Islamic Republic has a long history of obtaining forced confessions from the families of victims and prisoners. During the suppression of the Dey 1404 protests, the Islamic Republic has pressured families to repeat the government's narrative in front of the camera. In some cases, the condition for the return of the bodies of those killed in the protests has been to conduct a television interview.
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  11. 16 Jan 2026, 12:23·

    🔹Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, spoke today by phone with Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, and Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, and offered to mediate between the two countries.

    The Kremlin stated that during these calls, Mr. Putin emphasized "Russia's readiness to continue its mediating efforts."

    Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin spokesperson, told reporters that Moscow "will announce the results of this phone conversation with the President of Iran very soon" and added that the Russian President "will continue his efforts to reduce tensions."
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  12. 16 Jan 2026, 12:23·

    🔹Steve Witkoff, special envoy of Donald Trump, has stated that he hopes issues with Iran can be resolved diplomatically.

    Mr. Witkoff, speaking at the Israeli-American Council, responded to the question of whether we should expect military operations against Iran by saying, "I hope we can reach a conclusion through diplomacy."

    He mentioned that the unresolved issues with Iran consist of four areas: "nuclear, enrichment, missile, and proxy forces."

    The special envoy of Donald Trump emphasized that he hopes these issues can be resolved through diplomacy because "the outcome of the alternative for Iran is very bad."

    He also described "the people of Iran" as incredibly brave and stated that the United States stands with them.
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  13. 16 Jan 2026, 12:22·

    The American media outlet Axios reported on Saturday, January 26, that Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, has asked Trump to postpone military action against the Islamic Republic to give Israel more time to prepare for a possible Iranian response.

    According to Axios sources, Israel is concerned that the current U.S. plan for an attack, especially if limited to the targets of the Islamic Republic's security forces, may not seriously destabilize the regime.

    The report emphasizes that the option of military action remains on the table for the U.S., and Washington officials have stated that this option could be executed if the killing of protesters in Iran resumes. At the same time, the United States is strengthening its military presence in the region.
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  14. 16 Jan 2026, 12:21·

    Axios reported on Friday morning, January 26, citing an Israeli official and a knowledgeable source, that David Barnea, the head of Israel's foreign intelligence agency (Mossad), has traveled to the United States for consultations regarding developments in Iran.

    According to Axios, this trip is part of discussions between the U.S. and Israel about the Iranian revolutionary uprising and the potential military action by Washington in response to the crackdown on protesters in Iran. Barnea is expected to meet in Miami with Steve Witkoff, the White House envoy who manages the direct communication channel between the U.S. and Iran. Witkoff has been in contact with Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, during the protests.

    This trip follows a phone conversation between Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the Iran crisis. In this call, Netanyahu requested a delay in U.S. military action to prepare Israel for a possible Iranian response.

    Following Donald Trump's announcement of support for the Iranian national uprising, U.S. officials have emphasized that military action remains on the table for the White House. At the same time, the strengthening of U.S. military capabilities in the region continues.
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  15. 16 Jan 2026, 12:21·

    Mohammad Khatami, the President of the Reformist Government, referred to the people's protests during the Iranian National Revolution as a "large, planned conspiracy."
    In a statement supporting the government of Mohsen Medhi, he declared: "It is unfair to ignore the civil behavior of the government in the early days of the people's protests."
    The former President added: "The statements of Israeli officials and the support of the United States leave no doubt about the formation of a large, planned conspiracy against Iran."
    He continued: "The entry of naked violence quickly changed the scene of officially accepting the people's right to protest."
    Mohammad Khatami did not mention the widespread massacre of people by the government in his statement.
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  16. 16 Jan 2026, 12:20·

    "Pray for us, they are shooting at us with arrows! We have taken shelter! One of us is dead! One of us is dead!"
    Received video with the caption: 'Victory Street #Tehran, Thursday, January 8'
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  17. 16 Jan 2026, 07:18·

    NetBlocks, the internet monitoring organization, announced on Friday morning, January 26, 1404, in a post about the ongoing internet blackout in Iran, that this outage has surpassed even the internet shutdown in November 2019. The organization reminded that it was after the internet was restored in November 2019 that the extent of the Islamic Republic's brutal crackdown on protesters became clear.
    Since Thursday, January 18, the Islamic Republic has cut off the internet in Iran and, in an unprecedented crackdown, has killed and injured thousands of protesters.
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  18. 16 Jan 2026, 07:18·

    🔺Mohsen Rezaei, the former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, revealed in an interview that military and police commanders did not attend the government ceremony for the funeral of the slain agents of the Islamic Republic due to fear of "an attack against the Islamic Republic."
    ▪️While the number of protesters killed is estimated to be in the thousands, the Islamic Republic claims that some agents were also killed by the people during the protests.
    ▪️Mohsen Rezaei's admission of the fear among the military officials of the Islamic Republic to participate in public ceremonies comes at a time when, during the 12-day war between Israel and the Islamic Republic, dozens of commanders and security officials were targeted by Israel in their hideouts.
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  19. 16 Jan 2026, 07:15·

    CNN reported, citing a European military source and an Iraqi security source, that Iraqi militias have entered Iran in recent weeks to assist the Islamic Republic in suppressing protests.

    CNN quoted an Iraqi security source stating that about five thousand Iraqi militia forces entered Iran through the Shib crossing in the Maysan province and the Zurbatiyah border crossing in the Wasit province.

    A European military source also told CNN that 800 Iraqi militia forces from the provinces of Diyala, Maysan, and Basra entered Iran under the guise of religious pilgrimage trips to help with the crackdown.
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  20. 16 Jan 2026, 07:15·

    The official White House page on X announced with a photo that Donald Trump met with María Corina Machado, the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, in the Oval Office. According to the report, during this meeting, Machado presented her Nobel Peace Prize to the U.S. President; an act that the White House stated was "in appreciation and respect." María Corina Machado, after this meeting, which is considered her first in-person encounter with Trump, said: "I believe today is a historic day for the people of Venezuela."
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  21. 16 Jan 2026, 07:14·

    Madonna, the pop music legend, wrote in an Instagram post: "I think of all the people in Iran who are fighting for a much-needed revolution and are willing to give their lives for their beliefs."
    She added: "Now is the time. Stay strong. I stand with Iran. Let their voices be heard."

    Madonna, referring to the deprivation of the Iranian people from the blessing of freedom, said: "I cannot claim to truly understand the suffering they have endured, but my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Iran."

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  22. 16 Jan 2026, 01:07·

    Lindsey Graham, a senior senator in the U.S. Congress, has announced he is traveling to Israel. He wrote on X: "I am on my way to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team during this critical moment in Middle Eastern history. My goal on this trip is to seize the historic opportunities that have arisen under the unprecedented leadership of President Trump; to stand against evil and support the people who are sacrificing for freedom."

    This Republican senator has reacted multiple times to the protests in Iran over the past few days, consistently advising the protesters to continue their efforts as "Trump's help" is on the way.

    Yesterday, he also hosted Prince Reza Pahlavi in his office.
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  23. 15 Jan 2026, 23:35·

    ⚠️Heartbreaking scenes 00:30 ⚠️

    The bodies of the deceased people at the Kahrizak forensic medical center
    Received videos with the caption 'Friday, January 8, 2025'

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  24. 15 Jan 2026, 21:52·

    Mike Waltz, the U.S. representative to the United Nations, announced at a Security Council meeting that the United States stands with the "brave people of Iran" and holds the Iranian regime "fully responsible" for the economic crisis and the suppression of freedoms in the country. He stated that estimates of the number of protesters killed "vary from thousands to tens of thousands," and that the cutting off of internet and communications in Iran is "deliberately done to hide the extent of the violence."

    The U.S. representative also referenced the history of the 1979 hostage crisis, attacks on American forces in the Middle East, and "support for Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis," stating that the Iranian regime has been the "largest state sponsor of terrorism," and its actions have caused the death and suffering of countless civilians in various countries. Waltz warned that the Iranian regime is "weaker than ever" and that the nationwide protests are the result of "decades of mismanagement and repression"; according to him, the government "fears its own people," and claims regarding a "foreign scenario" to justify the protests are "lies."
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    The U.S. representative at the United Nations warned that Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is keeping his promises and has clearly stated that all options are on the table to prevent a massacre in Iran.
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    Masih Alinejad reported horrifying dimensions of the suppression of protesters in Iran at the UN Security Council. Citing reports received from inside the country, she stated that security forces are not only using military weapons against the people but are also executing injured individuals in the streets and raiding hospitals to arrest the wounded. Alinejad described the deliberate cutting off of the internet as an attempt to hide evidence of "mass killings." She stated that according to some reports, the death toll has exceeded 12,000 to 20,000, and videos sent show piles of body bags stacked on top of each other.

    This political activist emphasized that Iranians from all walks of life have united with the slogan to stop sending the country's wealth to proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah in order to achieve freedom. She concluded by noting that if technologies like Starlink did not exist, the world would never have learned about the depth of these atrocities and the plight of people who are even forced to pay the regime to retrieve the bodies of their loved ones.
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    Ahmad Batebi, a political activist and former prisoner in the Islamic Republic, on Thursday, January 25, at the UN Security Council meeting, called for the global community to go beyond condemnation statements and enter a phase of "practical action." He emphasized that the actual numbers of casualties in the protests are much higher than official reports, as the regime prevents the identification of victims by secretly burying bodies in nameless cemeteries.

    Batebi referred to the presence of foreign proxy forces, including Hashd al-Shaabi, Hezbollah, Fatemiyoun, and Zainabiyoun, to suppress the people, stating that many of these agents do not even speak Persian. Directly addressing Donald Trump and other world leaders, he expressed gratitude for verbal support but emphasized that the people of Iran should not be left alone against a regime equipped with financial and military power. He warned that without physical and international support, regime change is not possible and cautioned that continued global silence or inaction will lead to ongoing "mass killings and genocide" in Iran.
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    Ahmad Batebi stated at the Security Council about the protests and suppression in Iran: "The Iranian regime is not normal or ordinary; it is a cult that has weapons and money in hand and its mission is to export ideology to other countries." He told Trump that the people of Iran need your help; do not leave them alone. Batebi said that one cannot fight the Islamic Republic empty-handed and emphasized to Trump that we need physical action. If you leave the people of Iran alone, we cannot change the regime, and people will be massacred.

    Batebi mentioned that he was tortured to accept spying for Mossad and the CIA, adding that the same conditions exist in Iran now, and forced confessions are taken from protesters to say they are Mossad agents.
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    Gholamhossein Darzi, the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the United Nations, accused Donald Trump, the President of the United States, of openly inciting violence in Iran and called for the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to take action against America's provocative statements. He stated that the remarks of the U.S. President have exacerbated the internal crisis and increased violence during the protests in the past two weeks in Iran.
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  25. 15 Jan 2026, 20:15·

    The Wall Street Journal, in its latest report on the U.S. President's decision to attack Iran in support of Iranian protesters, wrote: This attack was postponed due to the lack of sufficient American firepower in the region.

    According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump was informed that an attack on Iran would not guarantee the regime's collapse and would likely lead to a widespread war. For this reason, Trump decided to monitor Iran's behavior towards the protesters before making a decision to attack. Trump's advisors have told him that the Islamic Republic will not fall due to large bombings.

    The report adds: The President of the United States has ordered American forces in the region to be better equipped for the moment he commands a major attack on Iran, and he is likely to order the aircraft carrier "Lincoln" to be dispatched to the Middle East, which will arrive in the region's waters within a week.
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  26. 15 Jan 2026, 20:04·

    The television channel "Simaye Azadi" has released a video edited from the police station 126 in Tehranpars, stating that it is related to January 20. In this video, it can be seen that the officers repeatedly fire continuously and in bursts from the top of the police station's roof. At certain moments in the video, the source of the gunfire sound is not identifiable.

    BBC Persian confirms the location of this video at police station 126 in Tehranpars, at the intersection of Baghdarnia Street and West 162 Street.

    Further details about the events depicted in this video are not available and recognizable. Given that the video is edited, it is unclear what events occurred in the deleted sections.
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  27. 15 Jan 2026, 19:24·

    On social media, they are trying to get this video to Trump.
    Friday, January 19:
    Hassan Rahimpour Azghadi, a member of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, said in Mashhad: "The Islamic Republic should do to Trump what America did to Maduro."
    He continued by claiming that he knows people like Trump, adding: "If they grab Trump right now and give him a couple of punches, he will howl like a dog."
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  28. 15 Jan 2026, 19:21·

    Caroline Levitt, a spokesperson for the White House, announced that Donald Trump has warned the Iranian government that if the killing of protesters continues, they will face severe consequences. According to Levitt, based on a message received yesterday, the process of killings and executions has stopped, and the 800 executions that were previously planned have not been carried out for now. She emphasized that the U.S. government is closely monitoring this situation and continuously tracking developments.
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  29. 15 Jan 2026, 19:21·

    Caroline Levitt, a spokesperson for the White House, commented on the image released from a government ceremony in Iran where Donald Trump was threatened with a "flawless" re-shoot for assassination, stating that she is not aware of it but that the matter will be reviewed by Trump and his national security team.

    She added: Trump has warned the Iranian regime that if they continue the killings, there will be severe consequences. According to a message received yesterday, the killings and executions will stop, and 800 planned executions have been halted. This situation is being closely monitored.
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  30. 15 Jan 2026, 18:19·

    France Press reported on the efforts of three Arab countries to dissuade Donald Trump, the President of the United States, from attacking Iran.

    The agency reported on Thursday, January 25, that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman were leading efforts to dissuade Donald Trump from attacking Iran.

    France Press quoted a senior Saudi official, who wished to remain anonymous, stating: "These three Gulf countries undertook a long, intensive, and last-minute diplomatic effort to convince President Trump to give Iran a chance to demonstrate goodwill."

    Reports indicate that on Wednesday, some personnel from the Al Udeid military base in Qatar were evacuated, and staff at U.S. diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait were warned to exercise caution due to increasing concerns about a U.S. attack in response to Iran's crackdown on protesters.

    Two diplomatic sources told France Press on Thursday that the security situation at the Al Udeid airbase in Qatar had decreased after some personnel were advised to leave on Wednesday due to regional tensions. Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he had received "very important" assurances from "sources" that the Islamic Republic would not execute protesters.
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