_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

Widespread anti-government protests have engulfed Iran for over two weeks, with death tolls now feared to be catastrophic. What began as demonstrations over economic grievances has escalated into the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic's authority since the 1979 revolution. Now, Iran is potentially on the brink of collapse.

President Trump and his administration are fully backing the anti-government protesters. Yesterday, he urged Iranian protesters to press on, promising that “help is on its way.”

The president has threatened targeted airstrikes and announced tariffs on Iran's trade partners to break the regime economically.

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Paul Veen10 months ago

Yes. It would benefit the world.

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Mary Verkuilen10 months ago

Yes, the islamist regime must be abolished. The Khamenei regime came to power through deception and since then they have held Iran back from reaching its full potential for almost 50 years. We in the west must get over the idea of trying to keep Iran under a weak ruler so we can have cheap oil. Let the Iranian people decide who they want to rule them without our interference. Whatever risk it entails for us is far outweighed by the benefits it will provide for the world and President Trump has the strength to take this risk. Perhaps it is the single-most important action we can take to make the world a safer place.

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sharon smith10 months ago

Definitely! For too long Iran has sponsored terrorist groups and it's time they feel the consequences.

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Jim Harmon10 months ago

There is little doubt that the world stage would be safer if the current Iranian regime were out of the picture. Targeted strikes could be effective in the same way bombing Iran's nuclear sites and capturing Maduro were. The biggest problem is our weak congress who are gutless. If they weren't so wishy-washy Trump might be more willing to run his agenda through them. But he can't inform them of plans for kinetic action without it being leaked.

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Chris Carbott10 months ago

Of course! It would benefit the entire world! And we should not be cowed by the threat of retaliation against US bases in the region or against Israel. If nothing else, this summer's 12 day "war" proved that America and Israel can defend each other quite well. It's time to rid the world of this political cancer.

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Laney B10 months ago

It would benefit the entire globe!

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Jim Powers 10 months ago

What the hell are we waiting for? An invitation?

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James G.10 months ago

We're on the outside looking in. Pres Trump get's hourly reports from top secrete sources. He has his reasons, but you're right. Action Please!

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Than Johnson10 months ago

Having Iran be anti terrorist country with free elections would ideal. How to assist that outcome is difficult. The killing of 12,000 Iranians is tragic but indicates the current regime is not representative of its people. To have Iran leave Russia’s side would assist in Ukraine’s future . Than

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david kerkhoff10 months ago

definitely. should have happened long ago.

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Jorge Rios10 months ago

It would benefit not only the US but the "good" people of Iran and the world.

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Salvatore Quasarano10 months ago

No question!

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Fred Scott10 months ago

Undoubtedly!

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Bob Hrebec10 months ago

How could we not benefit ?

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James G.10 months ago

I'm on the fence with this one. For, why have the world powers waited so long? Why hasn't Pres Trump moved on them yet? There's something behind the curtain going on here.

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Fred Rogers10 months ago

This is a complex issue with both significant potential benefits and serious risks for the US and the West. Involved is a range of possible scenarios from a more democratic and stable Iran to regional chaos and civil war.

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Jerry Boone10 months ago

Yes, they have declared the U.S.A. as it's enemy, and they have killed Americans. They must be stopped. President Trump is the man to do it.

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Linda W10 months ago

Bring down that vicious, corrupt, terrorist, and terrorist-sponsoring, government!

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James G.10 months ago

Yes. For, I remember my parents discussing this in the 1970's and being disgusted by the interference of the CIA...If my father were alive today he'd say; "Told ya so!" Time to bring back the Shah...

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Photo Man10 months ago

Wow, this is treading a potential fine line between either full scale war or the relative abolition of supreme terrorist fueled Iran. Let the Iranian people continue the fight for a hopeful positive regime change. And yet I can see why Trump wants to be involved. If Trump's true involvement initiative succeeds, then it is a huge plus for all countries, as all will be safer from Iran's terrorism.

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Winona Rodriguez10 months ago

Yes. Let the Iranian people decide their government

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Jim Powers10 months ago

If it would weaken terror groups as significantly as suggested, it will benefit the world.

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Binh Duong10 months ago

Yes. This is a good opportunity to rid the Islamist terrorists & China CCP of their ally. The world will be better for it.

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Michael Raab10 months ago

Yes

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Shaun Hurrie10 months ago

Yes, the benefit would be great! It's just how this evil regime is brought to its knees that is the BIG question. We need to be praying for the people of Iran who are suffering under such an Islamist "government."

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Fredric London10 months ago

YES!!! How can you even ask the question? Iran is fully responsible for about half of all terrorism on earth (Qatar is responsible for the other half, the Sunni half).

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Doug Ebbecke10 months ago

It would eliminate most of the terrorism in the world as they finance most it with all their shadow organizations.