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Israel Daily News - January 14, 2026 | U.S. Tells Iranians to Keep Protesting

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A former Iranian political prisoner says the regime massacred 12,000 people and urges Trump to launch air strikes against its leaders.

This episode of ILTV Israel Daily News covers U.S. policy toward Iran's internal unrest and post-war plans for Gaza. Host Emily Schrader presents news segments and an interview with advocacy director Naveed Mohabbi. The program reports on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and diplomatic developments in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump called on Iranians to protest and take over state institutions while promising help, though its form and timing remain unspecified. U.S. bases in Qatar were partially evacuated, and Iran has been cut off from the internet for over five days amid protests. Five major Iranian banks, including Bank SEPA, are reportedly near collapse. Trump canceled meetings with Iranian officials and warned those killing protesters would pay a price, with military, cyber, or economic actions under consideration. U.S. and foreign sources dispute casualty figures, with a U.S.-based human rights agency reporting at least 2,571 killed and over 18,000 detained. Exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi stated his forces are ready to step in if Iran's regime collapses and met with White House envoy Steve Witkoff. Guest Naveed Mohabbi claims the regime massacred over 12,000 Iranians and describes the revolution as a marathon. He advocates for a large-scale air campaign to decapitate roughly 50-60 regime decision-makers. Mohabbi asserts that Iranians inside the country are begging for international military help from the U.S. or Israel, contradicting Western pundits who say they oppose intervention. He argues international intervention is a moral imperative, citing President Bill Clinton's regret over not acting during the Rwanda genocide. The episode also reports Trump's expected announcement of a second phase plan for Gaza, involving a Peace Council headed by former UN envoy Nikolai Mladenov and a Palestinian technocratic government. Israel severed ties with seven UN agencies, including UN Women and the UN Office for Children and Armed Conflict, citing anti-Israel bias. Israel and Germany signed a historic security partnership focusing on cybersecurity and counterterrorism. An Israeli-Argentinian man, Yaakov Harari, was released from Venezuelan prison after being sentenced on terrorism charges. The tone is formal and news-oriented, blending straight news reporting with an advocacy-focused interview segment. Listeners interested in current U.S.-Iran tensions, Israeli diplomatic actions, and Middle Eastern geopolitics will find this episode comprehensive. Those seeking lighter content or purely historical analysis might find the pace and focus too centered on immediate political developments.

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