President Trump has received multiple U.S. intelligence reports indicating that the Iranian government’s position is weakening, according to several people familiar with the information. The reports signal that the Iranian government’s hold on power is at its weakest point since the shah was overthrown in the 1979 revolution.

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That changed in late December, when nationwide protests again swept Iran and quickly drew global attention. Within days, President Trump had posted on Truth Social that the U.S. was “locked and loaded” and ready to support Iranian protesters if the state began killing them.

U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats against Iran have stoked fears of possible supply disruption in the oil-rich Middle East.

Trump promised Iranian protesters 'help is on its way' but paused military action, sparking debate over U.S. credibility and intervention strategy in Iran.

President Donald Trump has said the military will intervene if the Iranian government kills peaceful protesters.

A U.S. aircraft carrier and several warships arrived in the Middle East. Context: The Iranian government has killed thousands of Iranian civilian protesters in recent weeks and Trump promised the protesters he will provide aid. Trump said it is “too late” to stop the White House ballroom project.

Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim that Tehran halted mass executions under U.S. pressure as American naval forces head toward the region.