At least 78 protesters have been killed and more than 2,600 arrested during two weeks of anti government demonstrations in over 180 Iranian cities, sparked by worsening economic conditions. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and witnesses describe bodies (piled up) amid the crackdown. Authorities have imposed an internet blackout, but protests continue. US President Donald Trump expressed support for the Iranian people and warned of possible action if security forces respond violently, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei accused the US of inciting unrest.
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President Trump says he will personally decide which US companies can help rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry, but executives largely declined to commit, with ExxonMobil’s CEO calling Venezuela (uninvestible) without major changes to laws and contracts. Meanwhile, Trump continued aggressive rhetoric about acquiring Greenland, saying the US will act (whether they like it or not) and suggesting a deal (the easy way or the hard way) to prevent Russia or China from gaining influence there.
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The US Senate has moved to limit President Trump’s war powers in Venezuela as officials confirm at least 100 people were killed in the US operation that captured Nicolás Maduro. Venezuela has begun releasing political prisoners, while regional leaders including Brazil and Canada are calling for a peaceful, negotiated transition and warning against further military escalation.
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