Iran Unrest: Trump Weighs Military Options, Russia & China Hesitate on Support

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Firstpost•13-01-2026, 11:20
Iran Unrest: Trump Weighs Military Options, Russia & China Hesitate on Support
- •Mass protests are sweeping Iran, with demonstrators storming government buildings and demanding monarchy restoration.
- •US President Donald Trump is considering military options, threatening strikes if Iran continues suppressing protests.
- •Russia, a close ally, offers limited assistance, supplying military equipment but unlikely to deploy troops.
- •China denounces interference but is unlikely to intervene, prioritizing economic interests and risk aversion.
- •Over 500 people reportedly killed and 10,000 detained amidst state crackdown and internet blackouts.
Why It Matters: Iran faces severe internal unrest, with traditional allies Russia and China showing reluctance for full support.
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