Iran UPDATE:
Videos have emerged showing Iranian police firing into crowds protesting against the Islamic Republic after the country mistakenly shot down a Ukrainian airplane.
Trump Tweet:
President Trump’s tweet in Farsi expressing his support for Iranians protesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has already earned over 200,000 likes, making it the “most liked Persian tweet” in social media.
- Trump tweet in Farsi ‘the most liked Persian tweet’ in history of Twitter (Washington Examiner)
- Trump issues warning to Iran: ‘Do not kill your protesters … the USA is watching’ (Fox News)
Springfield Protest:
Citizens of Springfield took to protesting yesterday afternoon.
- PICTURES: Protesters march on Springfield’s Old City Hall against conflicts in Middle East (KY3)
- Springfield organizations protest war with Iran at City Hall (OzarkFirst)
Iranian Olympian Leaves Country:
Iran’s only female Olympic medalist has reportedly defected, posting a goodbye letter to Iran on Saturday, calling out the government’s “hypocrisy” as she announced she had permanently left the country.
- Iranian female Olympian defects, calls out regime’s ‘hypocrisy’ as she exits country permanently (Fox News)
2020 Dems:
Six candidates have been invited to participate in next week’s presidential primary debate in Iowa, the smallest debate stage yet.
Refugees in America:
