“Help is on the Way”: Trump Cancels Iran Meetings and Threatens 25% Tariffs in 2026
US President Donald Trump cancels meetings with Iran and calls for an institutional takeover by protesters on Jan 13, 2026. A 25% tariff threat on Iran's trade partners marks a major escalation.
The diplomatic bridge to Tehran has collapsed. US President Donald Trump announced on January 13, 2026, that he's canceled all meetings with Iranian officials. Citing a violent crackdown on protesters, Trump took to Truth Social to urge Iranian citizens to "take over your institutions," signaling a sharp escalation in US-Iran tensions.
Trump Iran 2026 Tariffs: The Economic Hammer
Beyond cutting off dialogue, the Trump administration is weaponizing trade policy to isolate the Islamic Republic. On Monday, the President declared that any nation conducting business with Iran would face a 25% tariff on their exports to the US. This move follows days of open contemplation regarding potential military strikes against Iranian targets, as reported by Reuters. Trump's message was clear: "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING... They will pay a big price."
Rising Death Toll Amid Information Blackout
The human cost of the unrest remains difficult to verify due to a nationwide internet blackout in Iran. Human rights organizations suggest that hundreds have been killed by security forces. Conversely, Iranian state media claims over 100 security personnel have died. Analysts warn that any US military intervention would likely violate international law and could lead to unforeseen regional instability during the country's largest protest movement in years.
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