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12 January 2026
US threats intensify on Iran as 3 days of mourning for ‘martyrs’ announced
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Iran warns US it will retaliate against any attack
Published On 12 Jan 202612 Jan 2026
- Iran’s government declares three days of national mourning for the “martyrs” killed in two weeks of protests, including members of security forces.
- President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to intervene in Iran, warning he has “very strong options” as the US military studies the situation while his administration is in contact with Iranian opposition leaders.
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