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- Iran regime opened fire with live ammunition on protesters, doctor says: ‘Shoot-to-kill’ - Iranian protests that began Dec. 28 saw security forces shift to live ammunition by January 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.
- Iran goes dark as regime unleashes force, cyber tools to crush protests - Iran's government imposes five-day internet blackout as nationwide protests intensify, with at least 646 people killed and over 10,000 arrested during the crackdown.
- Iran state TV acknowledges 'a lot of martyrs' as death toll surpasses 3,000: report - Iran state TV reportedly acknowledges 'martyrs' as death toll from ongoing anti-government protests reaches over 2,000, according to activist groups.
- Trump admin labels Muslim Brotherhood branches as terrorist organizations - The U.S. designates the Lebanese, Jordanian and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, saying they pose risks to the U.S.
- US opens new air defense operations cell at Qatar base that Iran targeted in retaliatory attack - U.S. opens new air defense cell at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid Iran tensions, enhancing regional missile defense cooperation across Middle East.
- Iran regime faces 'beginning of the end' as exiled crown prince sees 'golden opportunity' - Iran unrest signals "beginning of the end" for Islamic regime, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells Fox News, calling pressures on leadership a "golden opportunity."
- Trump has three strike options that would aid the protesters and devastate Iran - Military options against Iran include strikes on ballistic missile sites and Shahed drone factories as Trump warns of hitting 'levels never seen before' if US troops attacked.
- Iranians able to make some international calls as internet remains blocked amid protests - Iranians could make phone calls abroad after a communications blackout during a crackdown on anti-regime protests, but internet and text messaging remain restricted.
- Pope Leo XIV calls out jihadist violence, warns ‘Orwellian-style’ ideology is eroding free speech in the West - Pope Leo XIV warns woke ideology is undermining free speech in the West, calling out "Orwellian-style language" that excludes non-conforming voices.
- Trump announces 'final' 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran regime - President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all trade with countries that continue doing business with Iran, calling the order "final and conclusive" in a Truth Social post.