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The conflict between the Iranian regime and its protestors has reached a terrifying new peak, marked by a massive death toll and soaring international tensions. Why did President Trump feel the need to intervene with a public promise of 'help'? And how did Tehran escalate the war of words by naming two major world leaders as assassins? Find out the dangerous implications of this rapidly unfolding crisis.

US President Donald Trump delivered an unprecedented direct message to the Iranian people encouraging them to continue anti-government protests and take control of state institutions. Simultaneously, he announced the cancellation of all future diplomatic meetings with Tehran until the killing of demonstrators ceases, according to reports.

A US-based human rights monitoring group, HRANA, claims that the total fatalities related to the Iranian protests, which began on December 28, have reached approximately 2,000. This figure includes nearly 1,850 protesters, minors, and over a hundred government personnel.

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation of the United States, explicitly warning against any new military action in Iran. Moscow labeled threats of military strikes as "absolutely unacceptable" and cautioned that such actions would lead to catastrophic regional consequences. Furthermore, Russia strongly rejected President Donald Trump's threats to impose a 25% tariff on imports from countries trading with Iran, describing the economic pressure tactic as "blackmail."

Senior journalist Nusrat Javed highlighted the sudden and mysterious deactivation of the Starlink satellite internet system within Iran. Despite the system already being officially banned, its operational use among Iranian citizens has abruptly ceased, raising serious questions about the origin of the technological shutdown, potentially pointing towards a powerful state actor other than Russia.

US President Donald Trump posted a striking image on Truth Social, declaring himself the "Acting President of Venezuela" starting January 2026. This provocative social media move follows a recent US military operation that led to the arrest and extradition of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to New York on severe drug-related charges.

“This is not protest; this is sabotage,” Iranian state media quoted Khamenei as saying.

According to BBC Persian, at least 22 people have been killed so far, with their identities verified through independent sources, as security forces attempt to contain the widening movement.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed strong concern over potential US military intervention, suggesting Colombia could be the next target after recent US actions related to Venezuela. Petro heavily criticized US immigration policy, comparing ICE agents to 'Nazi Brigades,' despite a recent high-level phone conversation with US President Donald Trump.

Intense two-day fighting between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maqsoud and Ashrafieh districts has resulted in at least 12 deaths and the mass displacement of thousands of civilians seeking shelter from the relentless shelling.