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January 14, 2026

Republicans light cigars, cigarettes on burning photos of Khamenei to show support for Iranian protesters

Republicans join social media trend of lighting cigars and cigarettes with burning Ayatollah Khamenei photos to show solidarity with Iranian protesters.

January 14, 2026

Trump envoy warns Hamas of 'serious consequences' as administration launches Phase 2 of Gaza plan

The Trump administration's special envoy announced Phase 2 of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire plan to establish a transitional technocratic Palestinian administration in Gaza.

January 14, 2026

Fetterman 'open' to more US strikes on Iran as regime 'slaughtering thousands'

Sen. John Fetterman backs U.S. airstrikes on Iran, citing regime's killing of thousands of protesters and supporting strikes on nuclear facilities.

January 14, 2026

Iran pushes for fast trials and executions of suspects detained in protests despite Trump's warning: report

Iran chief justice Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei calls for fast trials and executions of suspects in ongoing anti-government demonstrations, a report said.

January 14, 2026

Some US military personnel told to leave Middle East bases, US official confirms

The U.S. has ordered some of its military personnel to depart from bases in the Middle East on Tuesday as tensions with Iran escalate.

January 14, 2026

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani breaks silence on Iranian crackdown

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday he does not support Iran's crackdown against protesters. (Credit: New York City Mayor's Office)

January 13, 2026

What Trump is doing is in America's best interest, 'Ruthless' co-host says

The 'Special Report' panel weighs in on the possibility of President Donald Trump sending help to Iran and more.

January 13, 2026

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 Jan. 8, with over 3,000 deaths estimated nationwide.

January 13, 2026

Republican senator condemns alleged Syrian army abuses as ceasefire follows Aleppo fighting

US Senator demands accountability after alleged human rights violations by Syrian forces against Kurdish civilians in Aleppo amid ongoing conflict.

January 13, 2026

Iranian student shot in head at close range amid protests, body buried along roadside

Iranian student Rubina Aminian was shot in the head at close range, joining thousands allegedly killed by government forces, according to Iran Human Rights, a Norway-based group.