Iran on Tuesday (Feb 17) said that Washington and Tehran have reached an understanding after the vital US-Iran talks in Geneva. However, US President Donald Trump's second-in-command, Vice President JD Vance, claims that Iran has yet to acknowledge the United States' "red lines". This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the Geneva talks "more constructive" than the previous round earlier this month.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-geneva-warns-iran-of-consequences-if-nuclear-deal-fails-what-bout-uss-abraham-lincoln-1771295379775">Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails</a><h2>Vance slams Iran over 'red lines'</h2>Talking to Fox News, Vance categorised the talks as productive, saying, " In some ways, it went well; they agreed to meet afterwards." However, he insisted that the Iranians did not seem willing to fall in line with POTUS Trump's terms. "But in other ways, it was very clear that the president has set some red lines that the Iranians are not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through," said the US Vice President while appearing on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" programme.Vance said that while the US will "keep working on it," Trump has the discretion to decide the "natural end" of the diplomatic efforts, hinting at possible military intervention, which the POTUS had warned about in recent days. "We're going to keep on working it. But of course, the president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end," Vance said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-denies-link-to-three-oil-tankers-seized-by-india-near-mumbai-in-smuggling-probe-exclusive-economic-zone-stellar-ruby-asphalt-star-and-al-jafzia-1771292133669">Iran denies link to three oil tankers seized by India near Mumbai in smuggling probe</a><h2>What did Iran say about the talks?</h2>Following the Omani-mediated talks, which were aimed at averting the possibility of US military intervention to curb Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's foreign minister told the state television that "Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the text of a potential agreement".He claimed that once both sides had come up with draft texts of an agreement to avert conflict, "the drafts would be exchanged and a date for a third round (of talks) would be set". &nbsp;

After Geneva talks, Tehran claimed a “broad agreement” on guiding principles for a deal had been reached; however, US Vice President JD Vance says Iran still refuses to acknowledge Washington’s ‘red lines,’ keeping tensions and military threats in play.

Iran on Tuesday (Feb 17) said that Washington and Tehran have reached an understanding after the vital US-Iran talks in Geneva. However, US President Donald Trump's second-in-command, Vice President JD Vance, claims that Iran has yet to acknowledge the United States' "red lines". This comes as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the Geneva talks "more constructive" than the previous round earlier this month. Also read | Trump, ahead of US-Iran talks in Geneva, warns Tehran of 'consequences' if nuclear deal fails Vance slams Iran over 'red lines' Talking to Fox News, Vance categorised the talks as productive, saying, " In some ways, it went well; they agreed to meet afterwards." However, he insisted that the Iranians did not seem willing to fall in line with POTUS Trump's terms. "But in other ways, it was very clear that the president has set some red lines that the Iranians are not yet willing to actually acknowledge and work through," said the US Vice President while appearing on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" programme. Vance said that while the US will "keep working on it," Trump has the discretion to decide the "natural end" of the diplomatic efforts, hinting at possible military intervention, which the POTUS had warned about in recent days. "We're going to keep on working it. But of course, the president reserves the ability to say when he thinks that diplomacy has reached its natural end," Vance said. Also read | Iran denies link to three oil tankers seized by India near Mumbai in smuggling probe What did Iran say about the talks? Following the Omani-mediated talks, which were aimed at averting the possibility of US military intervention to curb Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's foreign minister told the state television that "Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the text of a potential agreement". He claimed that once both sides had come up with draft texts of an agreement to avert conflict, "the drafts would be exchanged and a date for a third round (of talks) would be set".

After Geneva talks, Tehran claimed a “broad agreement” on guiding principles for a deal had been reached; however, US Vice President JD Vance says Iran still refuses to acknowledge Washington’s ‘red lines,’ keeping tensions and military threats in play.

Iran claims breakthrough in Geneva talks, Vance says Tehran ignoring Trump's 'red lines'

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of serious “consequences” if Tehran fails to strike a nuclear deal with Washington, as negotiators prepare for a new round of talks in Geneva. Trump said he will be involved “indirectly” in the negotiations and believes Iran is interested in an agreement but cautioned that failing to reach one could carry significant repercussions.


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Donald Trump's email campaign is blurring the boundary between political communication and marketing gimmick. Over the span of last 7 days, Trump's team has blasted out several unconventional email as part of the fundraising campaign. From Valentine's day themed mails to phising mails Trump's Digital Fundraising and PR team are mixing, devotion and fear for aggressive political campaigning.

Screenshot of the subject of the mail

Just a couple of days ahead of Valentine's day, Trump's team sent out a fundraising mail with a romantic theme, a textbook moment marketing technique. The mail had a subject line, “I am asking with an open heart.” The email featured emotional messages like “Do you still love me”, “My love language is MAGA” and “I miss you”.

Screenshot of the mail

The mail read like a love note, but ultimately &nbsp;directed readers readers to a donation page in the guise of &nbsp;a poll, to prove devotion. Many recipients claim they have not signed up for the mail including writer such as E. Jean Caroll, who won an $83 million defamation lawsuit after Trump denied sexually abusing her. In 2023, a civil jury in New York found that Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed writer E. Jean Carroll.&nbsp;&nbsp;The email was reportedly sent on behalf of Never Surrender Inc. a leadership of PAC associated with former House Rep Mark Greene of Tennessee.

Screenshot of the Mail

Another such campaign sent a tech alert, “We've detected an attempt by external filter to block all communication from President Trump”. &nbsp;The mail urged recipients to quickly “sync” with a supposed “secure patriot server”, which didn't solve anything but redirected to a donation page.

Both emails employs triggers, devotion and fear to create urgency among small donors. A parasocial bonding strategy that derives heavily from the advertisement appeal of, fear, scarcity, &nbsp;personal validation. This hyper- personalisation of politics is highly dramatised, algorithm driven and designed to discourage rational and critical thinking.

Donald Trump’s campaign faces scrutiny after Valentine’s Day and “phishing-style” emails used emotional appeals to drive small-dollar donations.

Donald Trump's email campaign is blurring the boundary between political communication and marketing gimmick. Over the span of last 7 days, Trump's team has blasted out several unconventional email as part of the fundraising campaign. From Valentine's day themed mails to phising mails Trump's Digital Fundraising and PR team are mixing, devotion and fear for aggressive political campaigning.

Donald Trump’s campaign faces scrutiny after Valentine’s Day and “phishing-style” emails used emotional appeals to drive donations.

'Do you still love me?'- Trump's aggressive fundraising campaigns to boost donation

The European Union snubbed Donald Trump as it confirmed that the bloc will not become a part of the US President's "Board of Peace." The 27-nation grouping joins major countries including France, Germany and the United Kingdom, citing concerns that the Trump-led border undermines the United Nations charter.&nbsp;A Brussels spokesman on Monday (Feb 16) disclosed that the bloc will send its representative to participate in a meeting related to Gaza, but declined to join the board as a member.&nbsp;The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will head to Washington to represent the EU at the meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;"She will participate in the meeting of the Board of Peace for the specific part dedicated to Gaza. Let me stress that the European Commission is not becoming a member of the Board of Peace," EU spokesman Guillaume Mercier said.&nbsp;The EU executive's participation is part of the bloc's "long-standing commitment" to the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and "to support the reconstruction and the post-recovery in Gaza," he added.&nbsp;The Board of Peace, under the chairmanship of Trump, was initially proposed to oversee Gaza's truce and reconstruction after the war between Hamas and Israel. However, later it widened its scope to include the resolution of all sorts of international conflicts.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irgc-starts-military-drill-in-strait-of-hormuz-for-smart-control-details-here-1771243926673">IRGC starts military drill in Strait of Hormuz for ‘smart control’. Details here</a>&nbsp;The US President's peace initiative is now being seen as a United States-dominated alternative to the United Nations, raising questions about whether it would further concentrate global decision-making under Washington’s influence. The European Union raised concerns regarding the scope of the board and whether it is compatible with the UN charter.&nbsp;"We still have a number of questions regarding several elements in the Board of Peace: one concerning its scope, two concerning its governance, and three, its compatibility with the UN Charter," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.&nbsp;

A Brussels spokesman disclosed that the bloc will send its representative to participate in a meeting related to Gaza, but declined to join the board as a member.

The European Union snubbed Donald Trump as it confirmed that the bloc will not become a part of the US President's "Board of Peace." The 27-nation grouping joins major countries including France, Germany and the United Kingdom, citing concerns that the Trump-led border undermines the United Nations charter. A Brussels spokesman on Monday (Feb 16) disclosed that the bloc will send its representative to participate in a meeting related to Gaza, but declined to join the board as a member. The European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, will head to Washington to represent the EU at the meeting on Thursday. "She will participate in the meeting of the Board of Peace for the specific part dedicated to Gaza. Let me stress that the European Commission is not becoming a member of the Board of Peace," EU spokesman Guillaume Mercier said. The EU executive's participation is part of the bloc's "long-standing commitment" to the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire and "to support the reconstruction and the post-recovery in Gaza," he added. The Board of Peace, under the chairmanship of Trump, was initially proposed to oversee Gaza's truce and reconstruction after the war between Hamas and Israel. However, later it widened its scope to include the resolution of all sorts of international conflicts. Also Read: IRGC starts military drill in Strait of Hormuz for ‘smart control’. Details here The US President's peace initiative is now being seen as a United States-dominated alternative to the United Nations, raising questions about whether it would further concentrate global decision-making under Washington’s influence. The European Union raised concerns regarding the scope of the board and whether it is compatible with the UN charter. "We still have a number of questions regarding several elements in the Board of Peace: one concerning its scope, two concerning its governance, and three, its compatibility with the UN Charter," EU spokesman Anouar El Anouni said.

A Brussels spokesman disclosed that the bloc will send its representative to participate in a meeting related to Gaza, but declined to join the board as a member.

European Union snubs Trump; says it won't join US President's 'Board of Peace'

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration at the Munich Security Conference of betraying the West and NATO. She called the handling of Ukraine “disgraceful” and accused Trump of modelling himself after "Vladimir Putin". Clinton went on a long, unhinged rant. Her fellow panellist Petr Macinka, the deputy prime minister of the Czech Republic, took a dig at her, suggesting that Trump was just a reaction to some of the policies that were too extreme for the common people, the “Woke revolution” and cancel culture, drawing chuckles from the crowd.&nbsp;“He has betrayed the West, he’s betrayed human values, he’s betrayed the NATO charter, the Atlantic charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” Clinton said. She accused Trump of wanting unaccountable power, and Macinka interrupted her, saying that Clinton really does not like Trump. Former 1st lady responded affirmatively, “Not only do I not like him, but also I don’t like him because of what he’s doing to the United States and the world, and I think you should take a hard look at it if you think there’s something good that will come of that.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-files-maxwell-emails-alan-dershowitz-claims-1771152984894">Epstein File tranche mentions recorded material, redacted official response raises eyebrows</a>“A divide has opened up between Europe and the United States…The United States’ claim to leadership has been challenged, and possibly lost," said German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz on Friday. &nbsp;Munich Security Conference can be considered the Davos of the Western world. &nbsp;Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was obsessively attacking Trump over US policies on Ukraine to force it into a compromise with Russia. She said that Trump has dealt huge damage to the US-Europe relations. However, there was a slight conciliatory tone from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. At the conference, Rubio stressed the need for a stronger ally. He stressed that NATO should be collectively strong and proud of Western civilisation, instead of guilt and shame. The conference seems to be an acceptance of the changing world order, where the US is forsaking its leadership role.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of betraying NATO and Western values at the Munich Security Conference, calling his Ukraine policy “disgraceful.”

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused the Trump administration at the Munich Security Conference of betraying the West and NATO. She called the handling of Ukraine “disgraceful” and accused Trump of modelling himself after "Vladimir Putin". Clinton went on a long, unhinged rant. Her fellow panellist Petr Macinka, the deputy prime minister of the Czech Republic, took a dig at her, suggesting that Trump was just a reaction to some of the policies that were too extreme for the common people, the “Woke revolution” and cancel culture, drawing chuckles from the crowd. “He has betrayed the West, he’s betrayed human values, he’s betrayed the NATO charter, the Atlantic charter, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” Clinton said. She accused Trump of wanting unaccountable power, and Macinka interrupted her, saying that Clinton really does not like Trump. Former 1st lady responded affirmatively, “Not only do I not like him, but also I don’t like him because of what he’s doing to the United States and the world, and I think you should take a hard look at it if you think there’s something good that will come of that.” Also Read: Epstein File tranche mentions recorded material, redacted official response raises eyebrows “A divide has opened up between Europe and the United States…The United States’ claim to leadership has been challenged, and possibly lost," said German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz on Friday. Munich Security Conference can be considered the Davos of the Western world. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was obsessively attacking Trump over US policies on Ukraine to force it into a compromise with Russia. She said that Trump has dealt huge damage to the US-Europe relations. However, there was a slight conciliatory tone from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. At the conference, Rubio stressed the need for a stronger ally. He stressed that NATO should be collectively strong and proud of Western civilisation, instead of guilt and shame. The conference seems to be an acceptance of the changing world order, where the US is forsaking its leadership role.

Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of betraying NATO and Western values at the Munich Security Conference, calling his Ukraine policy “disgraceful.”

Hillary Clinton accuses Trump of 'betraying the West' at Munich Security Conference

Financial records indicate Epstein was the top contributor of Hasty Pudding Theatricals, one of Harvard’s oldest and elite student societies known for theatrical productions and influential alumni. 

Financial records indicate Epstein was the top contributor of Hasty Pudding Theatricals, one of Harvard’s oldest and elite student societies known for theatrical productions and influential alumni.&nbsp;

'Hello girls..!' Emails expose how Epstein funded a Harvard group years after his sex conviction & hosted ‘Table of 10’ events

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Board of Peace member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza and will make the announcement at the upcoming meeting on Thursday.&nbsp;Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that member states have also committed thousands of personnel for a UN-authorised stabilisation force and local police in the Palestinian enclave.The US president said the board’s first official meeting on Thursday will take place at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which the State Department recently renamed after the president.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-white-collar-terror-probe-radicalised-doctors-formed-outfit-ansar-interim-to-carry-out-attacks-1771153445817">‘White-collar’ terror probe: Radicalised doctors formed outfit ‘Ansar Interim’ to carry out attacks</a>&nbsp;“We will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion dollars toward the Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilisation Force and local police to maintain security and peace for Gazans.” Trump wrote.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In his post, Trump said the Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History

&nbsp;&nbsp;“The Board of Peace will prove to be the most consequential International Body in History, and it is my honour to serve as its Chairman,” he added.&nbsp;Trump also stressed that Hamas must uphold its “commitment to full and immediate demilitarisation”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-victory-is-not-declared-by-mere-rhetoric-as-our-neighbourhood-entities-do-says-cds-gen-anil-chauhan-1771085253490">‘Victory is not declared by mere rhetoric as our neighbourhood entities do,’ says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan</a>&nbsp;Delegations from more than 20 countries, including heads of state, are expected to attend the meeting.The regional Middle East powers including Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Israel have joined the board, but global powers and traditional Western US allies have been more cautious.&nbsp;The creation of peace board was endorsed by a UN Security Council resolution as part of the Trump administration’s plan to end the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/security-agencies-freeze-8-000-mule-accounts-in-j-k-officials-suspect-funds-used-for-anti-national-activities-1771169618755">Security agencies freeze 8,000+ mule accounts in J&amp;K; officials suspect funds used for anti-national activities</a>&nbsp;The Board of Peace was originally intended to supervise Gaza’s temporary governance after ceasefire, but was later expanded to address global conflicts.&nbsp;Israel and Hamas agreed to the peace plan last year with a ceasefire officially taking effect in October, though both accuse each other repeatedly of violating the ceasefire terms.

US President Donald Trump said the first official meeting of the Board of Peace will take place on Thursday at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which the State Department recently renamed after the president.

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Board of Peace member states have pledged more than $5 billion for reconstruction and humanitarian efforts in Gaza and will make the announcement at the upcoming meeting on Thursday. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that member states have also committed thousands of personnel for a UN-authorised stabilisation force and local police in the Palestinian enclave. The US president said the board’s first official meeting on Thursday will take place at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which the State Department recently renamed after the president. Also Read: ‘White-collar’ terror probe: Radicalised doctors formed outfit ‘Ansar Interim’ to carry out attacks “We will announce that member states have pledged more than $5 billion dollars toward the Gaza humanitarian and reconstruction efforts, and have committed thousands of personnel to the International Stabilisation Force and local police to maintain security and peace for Gazans.” Trump wrote.

US President Donald Trump said the first official meeting of the Board of Peace will take place on Thursday at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, which the State Department recently renamed after the president.

‘Board of Peace members have pledged over $5 billion, thousands of personnel for Gaza,’ says Trump

Speaking publicly for the first time after United States President Donald Trump’s social media account depicted him and his wife Michelle as monkeys, former President Barack Obama has deplored the degradation of the country’s political discourse to a “clown show”.


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U.S. top Diplomat Marco Rubio confirms talks with Iran for next week, says trying to negotiate with Islamic Republic whose decisions are based on theology. Iran says it is willing if U.S. is ready to talk about its sanctions on Tehran.


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The White House's social media Valentine's Day post was brutally mocked by netizens. The White House Official account posted a picture of Donald Trump walking with Melania Trump holding hands. It was a feel-good holiday post, but it was soon hijacked by the US president’s ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Within an hour of the post, people flooded with comments with AI-generated pictures and memes mocking him for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Happy Valentine&#39;s Day ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Symy237CAD">pic.twitter.com/Symy237CAD</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/2022679795419787743?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The crudest response was that a user employed the Grok AI's image generation feature to replace Melania with Epstein. Another widely circulated post was an AI-generated picture of Trump and Epstein in a candlelight dinner, gazing into each other's eyes. Splashed across the image in bright pink lettering: “Pedo Valentine Day.” A picture replaced Melania with a child, with a comment beneath it, “More accurate”.&nbsp;One user posted the original post of the White House with the comment, “Happy Valentine’s Day to All the Pedos We Will Protect You.” Another user dragged the first lady back into the mix, along with Trump, Epstein and Maxwell, recreating the cover image of the 90s sitcom "Friends". While another just redacted Donald Trump from the image. One reply, edited over a Muppets version of Trump, Melania, Epstein, and Maxwell, simply read: “Release the Epstein Files”&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <a href="https://t.co/6hSae4mRQ3">pic.twitter.com/6hSae4mRQ3</a>&mdash; Ian Corona (@IanCorona) <a href="https://twitter.com/IanCorona/status/2022709928738140167?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">❤️ <a href="https://t.co/ZIYoROGOdo">pic.twitter.com/ZIYoROGOdo</a>&mdash; Pauly Rubino 🍕 Super-Shadow Banned! 🚨 (@PaulyRubino) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulyRubino/status/2022744629070958833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Happy Valentine&#39;s Day <a href="https://t.co/KKoJgEF9EN">pic.twitter.com/KKoJgEF9EN</a>&mdash; Harry Eccles (@Heccles94) <a href="https://twitter.com/Heccles94/status/2022789037866557870?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

This crude sense of humour is showing the moral outrage of the public, but it is detrimental to the social fabric of the nation, as it is merely normalising and desensitising the gruesome and violent crimes. The Attorney General Pam Bondi had been targeted for a contentious hearing in which a photograph of Bondi revealed that her office had reviewed lawmakers’ search histories while examining the unredacted Epstein files. GOP Rep. Thomas Massie and Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna have joined forces to push for the release of the rest of the files. The DOJ had released heavily redacted 3.5 million documents relating to the disgraced sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein. Trump features at least 5,300 times, while the lawmakers claim that the unredacted files have at least 1 million mentions of Donald Trump.

A White House Valentine’s Day post featuring Donald Trump and Melania Trump drew backlash as users flooded it with Epstein-related memes and calls to release files.

The White House's social media Valentine's Day post was brutally mocked by netizens. The White House Official account posted a picture of Donald Trump walking with Melania Trump holding hands. It was a feel-good holiday post, but it was soon hijacked by the US president’s ties to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Within an hour of the post, people flooded with comments with AI-generated pictures and memes mocking him for his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

A White House Valentine’s Day post featuring Donald Trump and Melania Trump drew backlash as users flooded it with Epstein-related memes and calls to release files.

'Pedo Valentine's Day': Trump mocked for his valentine's day post with Melania Trump

Iran has outlined a roadmap for potential talks with the United States, signalling conditional flexibility amid ongoing tensions over its nuclear programme and sanctions. Officials say Tehran is open to negotiations if Washington shows willingness to ease economic sanctions and adopt a fair framework. 


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President Donald Trump signals willingness to meet Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei if he seeks a diplomatic discussion. While Senators like Marco Rubio indicate Trump would agree to talks, experts question the feasibility amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and regional conflicts.


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The exiled son of Iran's last shah said he was ready to lead the country to a "secular democratic future" at a rally in Munich on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump said a change of power would be the "best thing".&nbsp;It came as Washington continued to engage diplomatically with Tehran's government, with Switzerland on Saturday confirming that mediator Oman would host a fresh round of talks in Geneva next week.&nbsp;US-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, told the crowd of around 200,000 people of his supporters that he could lead a transition.&nbsp;"I am here to guarantee a transition to a secular democratic future," he said.&nbsp;"I am committed to being the leader of transition for you so we can one day have the final opportunity to decide the fate of our country through a democratic, transparent process to the ballot box."&nbsp;"Javid Shah" (long live the shah)," the crowd chanted as they waved green-white-and-red flags with a lion and a sun -- the emblem of the toppled monarchy.&nbsp;"The Iranian regime is a dead regime," a 62-year-old protester originally from Iran who gave his name only as Said told AFP. "It must be game over."&nbsp;Pahlavi has urged Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrations against the authorities, calling on them to chant slogans from their homes and rooftops at 8:00 pm (1630 GMT) Saturday and Sunday, to coincide with protests in Germany and elsewhere.&nbsp;Trump had said on Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen", as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on Tehran.&nbsp;He had earlier threatened military intervention to support a wave of street protests in Iran that peaked in January and were met by a violent crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands.&nbsp;"To President Trump... The Iranian people heard you say help is on the way, and they have faith in you. Help them," Pahlavi had earlier told reporters gathered at the Munich Security Conference.&nbsp;"It is time to end the Islamic Republic," he said.<h2>Iranian opposition divided</h2>When Iran began its crackdown on protests, Trump initially said the United States was "locked and loaded" to help demonstrators.&nbsp;But he has recently focused his military threats on Tehran's nuclear programme, which US forces struck last July during Israel's unprecedented 12-day war with Iran.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-victory-is-not-declared-by-mere-rhetoric-as-our-neighbourhood-entities-do-says-cds-gen-anil-chauhan-1771085253490">‘Victory is not declared by mere rhetoric as our neighbourhood entities do,’ says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan</a>&nbsp;Representatives of Iran and the United States, who have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after the 1979 revolution, held talks on the nuclear programme last week in Oman.On Sunday, a Swiss foreign ministry spokesman told AFP that Oman would host a new round of talks in Geneva next week, without providing further details.&nbsp;Videos verified by AFP showed people in Iran this week chanting anti-government slogans despite the ongoing crackdown, as the clerical leadership celebrated the anniversary of the Islamic revolution.&nbsp;According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 7,008 people, mostly protesters, were killed in the crackdown, though they and other rights groups warn the toll is likely far higher.&nbsp;More than 53,000 people have been arrested, it added.&nbsp;Pahlavi had encouraged Iranians to join the wave of protests, which Iranian authorities have said were hijacked by "terrorists" fuelled by their sworn enemies, the United States and Israel.&nbsp;Many protest chants had called for the monarchy's return, and Pahlavi, 65, has said he is ready to lead a democratic transition.&nbsp;The Iranian opposition remains divided, and Pahlavi has faced criticism for his support for Israel, making a highly publicised visit in 2023 that fractured an attempt to unify opposition camps. He has also never distanced himself from his father's autocratic rule.&nbsp;Trump declined on Friday to say who he would want to take over in Iran from supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but he added that "there are people".&nbsp;(Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.)

US-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, told the crowd of around 200,000 people of his supporters that he could lead a transition.

The exiled son of Iran's last shah said he was ready to lead the country to a "secular democratic future" at a rally in Munich on Saturday, after US President Donald Trump said a change of power would be the "best thing". It came as Washington continued to engage diplomatically with Tehran's government, with Switzerland on Saturday confirming that mediator Oman would host a fresh round of talks in Geneva next week. US-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, told the crowd of around 200,000 people of his supporters that he could lead a transition. "I am here to guarantee a transition to a secular democratic future," he said. "I am committed to being the leader of transition for you so we can one day have the final opportunity to decide the fate of our country through a democratic, transparent process to the ballot box." "Javid Shah" (long live the shah)," the crowd chanted as they waved green-white-and-red flags with a lion and a sun -- the emblem of the toppled monarchy. "The Iranian regime is a dead regime," a 62-year-old protester originally from Iran who gave his name only as Said told AFP. "It must be game over." Pahlavi has urged Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrations against the authorities, calling on them to chant slogans from their homes and rooftops at 8:00 pm (1630 GMT) Saturday and Sunday, to coincide with protests in Germany and elsewhere. Trump had said on Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen", as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on Tehran. He had earlier threatened military intervention to support a wave of street protests in Iran that peaked in January and were met by a violent crackdown that rights groups say killed thousands. "To President Trump... The Iranian people heard you say help is on the way, and they have faith in you. Help them," Pahlavi had earlier told reporters gathered at the Munich Security Conference. "It is time to end the Islamic Republic," he said. Iranian opposition divided When Iran began its crackdown on protests, Trump initially said the United States was "locked and loaded" to help demonstrators. But he has recently focused his military threats on Tehran's nuclear programme, which US forces struck last July during Israel's unprecedented 12-day war with Iran. Also Read: ‘Victory is not declared by mere rhetoric as our neighbourhood entities do,’ says CDS Gen Anil Chauhan Representatives of Iran and the United States, who have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after the 1979 revolution, held talks on the nuclear programme last week in Oman. On Sunday, a Swiss foreign ministry spokesman told AFP that Oman would host a new round of talks in Geneva next week, without providing further details. Videos verified by AFP showed people in Iran this week chanting anti-government slogans despite the ongoing crackdown, as the clerical leadership celebrated the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, at least 7,008 people, mostly protesters, were killed in the crackdown, though they and other rights groups warn the toll is likely far higher. More than 53,000 people have been arrested, it added. Pahlavi had encouraged Iranians to join the wave of protests, which Iranian authorities have said were hijacked by "terrorists" fuelled by their sworn enemies, the United States and Israel. Many protest chants had called for the monarchy's return, and Pahlavi, 65, has said he is ready to lead a democratic transition. The Iranian opposition remains divided, and Pahlavi has faced criticism for his support for Israel, making a highly publicised visit in 2023 that fractured an attempt to unify opposition camps. He has also never distanced himself from his father's autocratic rule. Trump declined on Friday to say who he would want to take over in Iran from supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but he added that "there are people". (Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.)

US-based Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the monarchy, told the crowd of around 200,000 people of his supporters that he could lead a transition.

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US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic Republic.Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the toppling of Iran's clerical establishment, and came as he pushes on Washington's arch-foe Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.At the same time, the exiled son of the Iranian shah, toppled in the 1979 Islamic revolution, renewed his calls for international intervention following a bloody crackdown on protests by Tehran."Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen," Trump told reporters at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina when a journalist asked if he wanted "regime change" in Iran.Trump declined to say who he would want to take over in Iran from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but he added that "there are people."Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nancy-guthrie-kidnapping-police-detain-at-least-three-people-as-search-for-savannah-guthrie-s-mother-continues-for-13th-day-1771046319379">Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Police detain at least three as search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues for 13th day</a>He has previously backed off full-throated calls for a change of government in Iran, warning that it could cause chaos, although he has made threats towards Khamenei in the past.Speaking earlier at the White House, Trump said that the USS Gerald R. Ford -- the world's largest warship -- would be "leaving very soon" for the Middle East to up the pressure on Iran."In case we don't make a deal, we'll need it," Trump said.The giant vessel is currently in the Caribbean following the US overthrow of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Another carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is one of 12 US ships already in the Middle East.<h2>'Terribly difficult'&nbsp;</h2>When Iran began its crackdown on protests last month -- which rights groups say killed thousands -- Trump initially said that the United States was "locked and loaded" to help demonstrators.But he has recently focused his military threats on Tehran's nuclear program, which US forces struck last July during Israel's unprecedented 12-day war with Iran.The protests have subsided for now but US-based Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, urged international intervention to support the Iranian people."We are asking for a humanitarian intervention to prevent more innocent lives being killed in the process," he told the Munich Security Conference.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/nikhil-gupta-pleads-guilty-to-khalistani-leader-gurpatwant-singh-pannun-murder-for-hire-case-1771043208912">Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty to Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder-for-hire case</a>It followed a call by the opposition leader, who has not returned to his country since before the revolution, for Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrations this weekend.Videos verified by AFP showed people in Iran this week chanting anti-government slogans as the clerical leadership celebrated the anniversary of the Islamic revolution.Iran and the United States, who have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after the revolution, held talks on the nuclear issue last week in Oman. No dates have been set for new talks yet.The West fears the program is aimed at making a bomb, which Tehran denies.The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said Friday that reaching an accord with Iran on inspections of its processing facilities was possible but "terribly difficult."<h2>Reformists released</h2>Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week that he wanted to continue talks with Iran, defying pressure from his key ally for a tougher stance.The Israeli prime minister himself expressed skepticism at the quality of any agreement if it didn't also cover Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies.According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, 7,008 people, mostly protesters, were killed in the recent crackdown, although rights groups warn the toll is likely far higher.More than 53,000 people have also been arrested, it added.The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO said "hundreds" of people were facing charges linked to the protests that could see them sentenced to death.Figures working within the Iranian system have also been arrested, with three politicians detained this week from the so-called reformist wing of Iranian politics supportive of President Masoud Pezeshkian.The three -- Azar Mansouri, Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh -- were released on bail Thursday and Friday, their lawyer Hojjat Kermani told the ISNA news agency.&nbsp;

Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the toppling of Iran's clerical establishment, and came as he pushes on Washington's arch-foe Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program.

US President Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the "best thing that could happen," as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic Republic. Trump's comments were his most overt call yet for the toppling of Iran's clerical establishment, and came as he pushes on Washington's arch-foe Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear program. At the same time, the exiled son of the Iranian shah, toppled in the 1979 Islamic revolution, renewed his calls for international intervention following a bloody crackdown on protests by Tehran. "Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen," Trump told reporters at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina when a journalist asked if he wanted "regime change" in Iran. Trump declined to say who he would want to take over in Iran from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but he added that "there are people." Also read | Nancy Guthrie kidnapping: Police detain at least three as search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues for 13th day He has previously backed off full-throated calls for a change of government in Iran, warning that it could cause chaos, although he has made threats towards Khamenei in the past. Speaking earlier at the White House, Trump said that the USS Gerald R. Ford -- the world's largest warship -- would be "leaving very soon" for the Middle East to up the pressure on Iran. "In case we don't make a deal, we'll need it," Trump said. The giant vessel is currently in the Caribbean following the US overthrow of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. Another carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, is one of 12 US ships already in the Middle East. 'Terribly difficult' When Iran began its crackdown on protests last month -- which rights groups say killed thousands -- Trump initially said that the United States was "locked and loaded" to help demonstrators. But he has recently focused his military threats on Tehran's nuclear program, which US forces struck last July during Israel's unprecedented 12-day war with Iran. The protests have subsided for now but US-based Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah, urged international intervention to support the Iranian people. "We are asking for a humanitarian intervention to prevent more innocent lives being killed in the process," he told the Munich Security Conference. Also read | Nikhil Gupta pleads guilty to Khalistani leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun murder-for-hire case It followed a call by the opposition leader, who has not returned to his country since before the revolution, for Iranians at home and abroad to continue demonstrations this weekend. Videos verified by AFP showed people in Iran this week chanting anti-government slogans as the clerical leadership celebrated the anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Iran and the United States, who have had no diplomatic relations since shortly after the revolution, held talks on the nuclear issue last week in Oman. No dates have been set for new talks yet. The West fears the program is aimed at making a bomb, which Tehran denies. The head of the UN nuclear watchdog, Rafael Grossi, said Friday that reaching an accord with Iran on inspections of its processing facilities was possible but "terribly difficult." Reformists released Trump said after talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier this week that he wanted to continue talks with Iran, defying pressure from his key ally for a tougher stance. The Israeli prime minister himself expressed skepticism at the quality of any agreement if it didn't also cover Iran's ballistic missiles and support for regional proxies. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, 7,008 people, mostly protesters, were killed in the recent crackdown, although rights groups warn the toll is likely far higher. More than 53,000 people have also been arrested, it added. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) NGO said "hundreds" of people were facing charges linked to the protests that could see them sentenced to death. Figures working within the Iranian system have also been arrested, with three politicians detained this week from the so-called reformist wing of Iranian politics supportive of President Masoud Pezeshkian. The three -- Azar Mansouri, Javad Emam and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh -- were released on bail Thursday and Friday, their lawyer Hojjat Kermani told the ISNA news agency.

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As part of stepping up pressure on Ivy League institutions, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard University over federal funding to the school. The Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the university of failing to comply with a federal investigation by not providing sufficient documents to ascertain whether the elite school has illegally considered race in its admission process.&nbsp;According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, the data is required to ensure the admission process of Harvard remains free of discrimination, in accordance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that suspended the race-based affirmative actions. The DOJ further claimed that the university has not provided the applicant-level data requested nearly 10 months ago. The development comes less than two weeks after the US President Donald Trump stated that the government is seeking $1 billion in damages from Haravard to to settle federal probes into the school's polices.

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-chaos-on-manchester-bound-flight-as-brawl-at-30-000-feet-forces-emergency-landing-1770999194263">Watch: Chaos on Manchester-bound flight as brawl at 30,000 feet forces emergency landing</a>&nbsp;Harvard hasn't issued any statement on the fresh lawsuit; it previously sued the administration over what it called ideologically motivated actions of the federal government and an illegal attempt to take control over academic decision-making. The Ivy League institutions in the United States have been at odds with the federal government after President Trump took over White House for a second term after he accused Harvard of promoting woke culture and pro palestianian protestes against Israel's war against Gaza.&nbsp;In a press release issued on Friday, the Justice Department said Harvard has "repeatedly slow-walked the pace of production and refused to produce pertinent data and documents," including admissions policies and correspondence related to banned diversity, equity and inclusion programs.&nbsp;In April 2025, the Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in research grants to Harvard over the school failing to address harassment of Jewish students and the rise in anti-seminitm in campus. Trump's actions to stop federal funds for Harvard led to a fierce battle between the School and the administration. As of now, the two sides failed to reach any agreement.

The development comes less than two weeks after the US President Donald Trump stated that the government is seeking $1 billion in damages from Haravard to to settle federal probes into the school's polices.

As part of stepping up pressure on Ivy League institutions, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit against Harvard University over federal funding to the school. The Department of Justice (DOJ) accused the university of failing to comply with a federal investigation by not providing sufficient documents to ascertain whether the elite school has illegally considered race in its admission process. According to US Attorney General Pam Bondi, the data is required to ensure the admission process of Harvard remains free of discrimination, in accordance with the 2023 Supreme Court ruling that suspended the race-based affirmative actions. The DOJ further claimed that the university has not provided the applicant-level data requested nearly 10 months ago. The development comes less than two weeks after the US President Donald Trump stated that the government is seeking $1 billion in damages from Haravard to to settle federal probes into the school's polices.

The development comes less than two weeks after the US President Donald Trump stated that the government is seeking $1 billion in damages from Haravard to to settle federal probes into the school's polices.

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US President Donald Trump has overturned a significant scientific ruling which was introduced during the Obama administration that forms the foundation of federal actions to curb planet-warming emissions. The 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that several greenhouse gases pose a risk to public health and has since served as the legal basis for regulating emissions, particularly from vehicles.&nbsp;The White House described the decision as the “largest deregulation in American history,” arguing that it would lower vehicle prices by reducing compliance costs for automakers by about $2,400 per car. Environmental organisations, however, say the move represents the most sweeping rollback of US climate policy to date and have indicated they will challenge it in court.&nbsp;While addressing the Oval Office on Thursday, US President Donald Trump stated that the ruling in 2009 was "a disastrous Obama era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American consumers". "This radical rule became the legal foundation for the Green New Scam, one of the greatest scams in history," he added about the Democrats' climate agenda, BBC reported.&nbsp;In response, former President Barack Obama stated that overturning the finding would make Americans more vulnerable. "Without it, we'll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money," he said in a post on X.<h3>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first stance</h3>The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first took a stance on the impacts of greenhouse gases in 2009, in the first year of Obama's first term. The agency decided that six key planet-warming greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, were a danger to human health.&nbsp;The first instance by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the impacts of greenhouse gases was initiated in 2009 when Obama was serving its first term. The agency noted that six key planet-warming greenhouse gases, which include carbon dioxide and methane, were a danger to human health.&nbsp;With Congress split and unable to pass laws addressing rising global temperatures, the EPA’s determination became the cornerstone of federal action to curb emissions in the years that followed. "The endangerment finding has really served as the lynchpin of US regulation of greenhouse gases," said Meghan Greenfield, a former EPA and Department of Justice attorney, BBC reported.&nbsp;"So that includes motor vehicles, but it also includes power plants, the oil and gas sector, methane from landfills, and even aircraft. So it really runs the gamut, all of the standards for each of the sectors are premised on this one thing," he added.&nbsp;Officials from the Trump administration argue that repealing the regulation will generate savings of more than $1 trillion and help lower energy and transportation costs. The White House has said the move would cut expenses for car manufacturers by about $2,400 per vehicle.&nbsp;Diana Furchtgott-Roth, serving in the US Department of Transportation during the first Trump term, stated that these regulations have been an economic strain. "The burden on the economy results in higher prices, and manufacturing has left. It's gone to China, where it's made in a dirtier way," she told the BBC.&nbsp;"So to say that we're reducing global emissions by ending energy-intensive manufacturing in some countries, then having it go to China and India, where it's made in a dirtier way, does not reduce global emissions." Several environmentalists are sceptical about the future cost savings being touted by the administration of Trump.&nbsp;In a nutshell, the move goes beyond routine regulatory changes and represents a major shift in US climate policy. Trump, who has repeatedly dismissed climate change as a “hoax” and a “scam,” has overseen a series of rollbacks targeting environmental protections since returning to office. However, the repeal of the endangerment finding strikes at the core legal framework that enabled federal climate action for over a decade. &nbsp;

After Donald Trump's decision, the White House described it as the “largest deregulation in American history,” and it argued that it would lower vehicle prices by reducing compliance costs by about $2,400 per car for automakers.

US President Donald Trump has overturned a significant scientific ruling which was introduced during the Obama administration that forms the foundation of federal actions to curb planet-warming emissions. The 2009 "endangerment finding" concluded that several greenhouse gases pose a risk to public health and has since served as the legal basis for regulating emissions, particularly from vehicles. The White House described the decision as the “largest deregulation in American history,” arguing that it would lower vehicle prices by reducing compliance costs for automakers by about $2,400 per car. Environmental organisations, however, say the move represents the most sweeping rollback of US climate policy to date and have indicated they will challenge it in court. While addressing the Oval Office on Thursday, US President Donald Trump stated that the ruling in 2009 was "a disastrous Obama era policy that severely damaged the American auto industry and massively drove up prices for American consumers". "This radical rule became the legal foundation for the Green New Scam, one of the greatest scams in history," he added about the Democrats' climate agenda, BBC reported. In response, former President Barack Obama stated that overturning the finding would make Americans more vulnerable. "Without it, we'll be less safe, less healthy and less able to fight climate change — all so the fossil fuel industry can make even more money," he said in a post on X. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first stance The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) first took a stance on the impacts of greenhouse gases in 2009, in the first year of Obama's first term. The agency decided that six key planet-warming greenhouse gases, including carbon dioxide and methane, were a danger to human health. The first instance by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the impacts of greenhouse gases was initiated in 2009 when Obama was serving its first term. The agency noted that six key planet-warming greenhouse gases, which include carbon dioxide and methane, were a danger to human health. With Congress split and unable to pass laws addressing rising global temperatures, the EPA’s determination became the cornerstone of federal action to curb emissions in the years that followed. "The endangerment finding has really served as the lynchpin of US regulation of greenhouse gases," said Meghan Greenfield, a former EPA and Department of Justice attorney, BBC reported. "So that includes motor vehicles, but it also includes power plants, the oil and gas sector, methane from landfills, and even aircraft. So it really runs the gamut, all of the standards for each of the sectors are premised on this one thing," he added. Officials from the Trump administration argue that repealing the regulation will generate savings of more than $1 trillion and help lower energy and transportation costs. The White House has said the move would cut expenses for car manufacturers by about $2,400 per vehicle. Diana Furchtgott-Roth, serving in the US Department of Transportation during the first Trump term, stated that these regulations have been an economic strain. "The burden on the economy results in higher prices, and manufacturing has left. It's gone to China, where it's made in a dirtier way," she told the BBC. "So to say that we're reducing global emissions by ending energy-intensive manufacturing in some countries, then having it go to China and India, where it's made in a dirtier way, does not reduce global emissions." Several environmentalists are sceptical about the future cost savings being touted by the administration of Trump. In a nutshell, the move goes beyond routine regulatory changes and represents a major shift in US climate policy. Trump, who has repeatedly dismissed climate change as a “hoax” and a “scam,” has overseen a series of rollbacks targeting environmental protections since returning to office. However, the repeal of the endangerment finding strikes at the core legal framework that enabled federal climate action for over a decade.

After Donald Trump's decision, the White House described it as the “largest deregulation in American history,” and it argued that it would lower vehicle prices by reducing compliance costs by about $2,400 per car for automakers.

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