Trump Administration Live Updates: Israel and Arab Nations Urge Trump to Postpone Attack on Iran
Key Points:
- President Trump has not ruled out military action against Iran amid ongoing mass protests, with U.S. officials monitoring Iran's response and regional partners urging restraint to avoid wider conflict.
- Iran's government has violently suppressed protests since late December, with thousands reportedly killed; the regime differentiates between ordinary protesters and "rioters" allegedly supported by foreign powers, threatening swift prosecution.
- Venezuela's political and economic turmoil continues as Trump supports efforts to revive the economy post-Maduro, but experts warn that without democratic reforms, increased oil revenue may primarily benefit elites rather than the broader population.
- The Trump administration faces criticism over ICE agents' use of force following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, highlighting concerns about aggressive enforcement tactics and