Clerical rule meets public wrath in IranListen to this articleWidespread popular dissent in the Islamic Republic of Iran is often rooted in opposition to its clerical dictatorship and discontent with its draconian religious edicts. Speaking separately, President Donald Trump said, "If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue." Revive funding for RFE/RL/Radio Farda for Iran; restore US government support so it may continue to serve as a credible news source. Keep up the rhetorical political pressure on the regime from the United States, Canada and European states, and importantly, key Asian and Latin American countries. Meanwhile, the recent US actions in Venezuela pose a stark warning to Iran's regime that impunity may be running out.

Source: Bangkok Post January 09, 2026 23:47 UTC