What will Trump do in Iran?

Published January 13, 2026 1:39pm ET



Iran is burning as its people rise up against the Islamic Republic to demand improved living standards. In response, the theocratic regime has clamped down aggressively. The death toll remains unclear, with some reports suggesting that thousands of protesters have been killed. Regardless, the death toll is clearly heavy.

Protesters have been chanting one name, that of President Donald Trump. They want his intervention against the regime’s brutality.

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