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Decoding Trump

While some analysts say that Trump is walking back his threat to strike Iran over its crackdown on protesters, others point out that he employed similar rhetoric prior to launching strikes on three nuclear sites inside Iran last June.

US President Donald Trump looks on after the "Board of Peace" meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 22, 2026.

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In today’s edition:

  • Trump suggests Iran wants deal as US fortifies military position
  • Iran currency reaches all-time low against dollar
  • Al-Monitor's deep dive from northeast Syrian camp housing ISIS wives, children
  • Three French tourists dead as boat capsizes in Oman
  • Trump ally Senator Graham vows hard-hitting legislation to protect Syria's Kurds

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