[US-Israel, Iran War Day #55] Iran Nearing ‘Breaking Point’ Under Military and Economic Pressure

In Brief…

• President Donald Trump said he had ordered the US Navy to “shoot and kill” any boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz and to intensify mine-clearing operations.
• US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials amid the brutal crackdown on protesters, telling Iranians “help is on its way.”
• At least 12,000 people were killed over two nights on January 8 and 9 during protests, Iran International’s editorial board concluded, based on a review of sources and medical data.
• Several European countries, including the Netherlands, Spain and Finland, summoned Iran’s ambassadors to protest the crackdown on protesters.
• Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi said he was in direct contact with the Trump administration, calling it a potential game-changer for Iran and the region.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
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[UPDATE] Trump says Iran’s leaders are in turmoil, ‘fighting like cats and dogs’