Iran International reports it has obtained video footage from the evening of Friday, January 9 (19 Dey), showing protests in Karaj. The video captures residents shouting from inside their homes as security forces fire repeated gunshots at demonstrators, with voices heard yelling: “Don’t shoot, you dishonorable bastard.”

During his acceptance speech for Best Música Urbana Album at the #GRAMMYs, Bad Bunny said: “Before I thank God, I want to say this first: ICE out.”

Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost, deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, said the U.S. operation known as “Midnight Hammer” was deliberately limited in scope. Speaking at the Mitchell Institute Airpower Forum, he described it as a single, precise action rather than part of a broader campaign. Following the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last June, Iran responded with a restrained ballistic missile attack on one regional base — a move seen as an effort to project strength at home while avoiding escalation with Washington. According to the Wall Street Journal, analysts warn that a far larger U.S. air campaign would likely prompt a much stronger Iranian response. Tehran could unleash its stockpile of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles against U.S. and Israeli targets across the Middle East and activate its network of proxy forces. While Israel has significantly weakened Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, Iran could still encourage Yemen’s Houthi movement to strike shipping and regional infrastructure, and direct allied militias in Iraq and extremist groups in Syria to attack U.S. forces.

ISIS–Sahel has officially claimed responsibility for last week’s unexplained attack on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger.

Reporter asked about Iran’s Supreme Leader warning that a U.S. strike could ignite a regional war. President Trump responded that such a statement was expected, saying Khamenei would naturally make that claim. Trump added that the United States has the largest and most powerful naval forces in the region, expressed hope for a negotiated deal, and said that if no deal is reached, it will become clear whether Khamenei’s warning was accurate.

Trump on Canada tariffs: “If Canada strikes a deal with China, we’ll respond with something very substantial. We don’t want China taking over Canada. If they go through with the deal they’re considering, China will take control—and the first thing they’ll do is get rid of ice hockey.”

Trump on the Epstein files: “I was told by some very important people that it doesn’t just absolve me — it actually shows the opposite of what the radical left was hoping for.”

After nearly two years, Israel has reopened the Rafah Border Crossing between Gaza and Egypt for pedestrian travel. Beginning Sunday, several thousand Palestinians are expected to cross into Egypt for medical care, employment, and other essential activities that had been largely inaccessible since Hamas’ October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

President Donald J. Trump addressed reporters about Iran earlier while aboard Air Force One en route from Joint Base Andrews to Palm Beach, Florida. Asked whether he had made a final decision on Iran, Trump said he could not disclose that information, noting that “very big, powerful ships” are moving toward the region. He added that he hopes Iran chooses to negotiate an acceptable deal. When questioned about reports that Saudi Arabia’s defense minister warned that backing off a strike would embolden Tehran, Trump responded that opinions vary. He said a negotiated agreement that ensures Iran has no nuclear weapons is possible and urged Tehran to pursue that path, adding that Iran is “seriously talking” with the United States, though he is unsure how it will ultimately end.