CSIS Issues Commentary: How Will the Trump Administration Respond to Violent Protests in Iran?
January 13, 2026
January 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026:
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How Will the Trump Administration Respond to Violent Protests in Iran?
By Vali Nasr
On January 8, 2026, tens of thousands of Iranians, representing the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds, poured into the streets across the country in a singular show of force to demand an end to the Islamic Republic. Many cal . . .
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How Will the Trump Administration Respond to Violent Protests in Iran?
By Vali Nasr
On January 8, 2026, tens of thousands of Iranians, representing the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds, poured into the streets across the country in a singular show of force to demand an end to the Islamic Republic. Many cal . . .