Earlier this month, Trump reportedly came close to ordering strikes on Iranian targets in response to a violent crackdown on anti-government protests that left thousands dead, according to a number of human rights groups. He stated that the IRGC is “more ready than ever, finger on the trigger” to defend the country and promised “painful” consequences for any aggression from the US or Israel. Washington has long pushed for a deal that would require Iran to get rid of all of its enriched uranium, cap its missile stockpile, cease support for regional proxies, and abandon independent uranium enrichment – terms Iran has shown no willingness to accept.
Author: RT
Published at: 2026-01-26 23:56:08
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