U.S. President Donald Trump Has Told Iranians to Take Over the Country's Institutions
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 13, 2026, 23:36 IST | Updated: Jan 13, 2026, 23:36 IST
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Breaking developments in the U.S.–Iran standoff. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to take over their country’s institutions, a statement widely seen as a major escalation amid unrest inside Iran and rising U.S. military pressure in the region. With Washington issuing evacuation advisories and refusing to rule out the use of force, tensions are at a critical point. This report explains what Trump’s remarks signal, how Iran may respond, and why fears of a wider conflict are growing.
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