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Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded

People take part in a “Free Iran” rally in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2026.  [AFP]

Iran has presented the latest case on American interference, proving that President Donald Trump has indeed been quite busy in his quest to dominate the world. The protests have once again ignited a familiar geopolitical debate, raising questions on whether they are purely organic expressions of popular discontent or are being weaponised by external powers, particularly the United States and Israel.

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