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Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran

HeadlineJan 20, 2026

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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