Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:00am on 12 Jan 2026,Monday International
President Trump revealed Iranian leaders contacted him Saturday seeking negotiations as anti-regime protests have resulted in 538 deaths and 10,600 detentions nationwide. "A meeting is being set up, but we may have to act before the meeting," Trump stated aboard Air Force One, receiving hourly situation reports while evaluating "very strong options" from military planners. The demonstrations, sparked by economic collapse on December 28, have escalated into revolutionary challenges despite internet blackouts since January 8. Trump indicated Tehran crossed his red line with protester killings, warranting serious review. The administration considers consulting Elon Musk on deploying Starlink to bypass regime communication restrictions, while Secretary Marco Rubio affirms US support for Iranians against clerical repression.
