Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Protests in Iran, initially sparked by economic issues, have escalated into violence and direct opposition to the regime, with international figures encouraging the demonstrators.
A generation who grew up in a more connected world rebelled against a failing economy and strict social rules.
Several members of the country’s reformist movement—designed to change the Islamic Republic from within—have been arrested, including its leader.
The U.S. demanded that Tehran restrict its missile program as part of a deal to avert new clashes, but it has refused so far.
The president has asked aides for quick and decisive options that don’t risk a long-term war in the Middle East. The ideal option would hit the regime hard enough that it has no choice but to accede to U.S. nuclear demands and lay off dissidents, officials said.
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