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Trump Calls for Iranian Protests, Potential US Strike Looms

Published January 13, 2026, 20:10
Trump Calls for Iranian Protests, Potential US Strike Looms

Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social, supporting Iranian protesters and urging them to 'take back your institutions.' He also canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the 'outrageous murders' of protesters stop. In Israel, there is an assessment that an attack is imminent, but Israel will not directly participate. The country is on high alert, with the IDF preparing to intercept any attack, while offensive options are also being considered. A likely scenario is a 'signal strike' by the US, a deterrent strike to prevent further escalation, but this carries the risk of retaliation from Iran.