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Iran protests LIVE: Tehran says Trump encouraging political destabilisation
In January 2026, Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, accused US President Donald Trump of encouraging political destabilization and inciting violence within Iran. The accusation, delivered in a letter to the UN Security Council, comes amidst ongoing protests in Iran.
Lyndal Rowlands,Erin HaleAl JazeeraFiled 2026-01-14 · 03:00 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In January 2026, Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, accused US President Donald Trump of encouraging political destabilization and inciting violence within Iran. The accusation, delivered in a letter to the UN Security Council, comes amidst ongoing protests in Iran. Trump has publicly supported the protests, urging Iranians to "take over your institutions" and promising assistance. Iran's government believes the US is attempting to create a justification for military intervention. Trump stated to US media that the goal is to "win" Iran. The situation unfolds as the US President warns of "strong action" regarding the crackdown on protests.
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Trump told Iranians to “keep protesting” and to “take over your institutions”.
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Trump warned of ‘strong action’ over protest crackdown.
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Iran's UN ambassador accused Trump of encouraging political destabilisation.
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Iran says US seeking to ‘manufacture a pretext for military intervention’.
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