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January 20, 2026

Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran
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President Trump has openly called for regime change in Iran. In an
interview with Politico, Trump said, "It's time to look for new
leadership in Iran." This comes as an internet blackout continues in
Iran, where security forces have largely crushed nationwide protests.
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency says it has verified
the deaths of over 3,900 protesters, but the group says the death toll
could be far higher. At least 180 security forces have also been killed.
The Iranian government has blamed some of the unrest on armed agitators.


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