Trump hints at swift action on Iran's 'humanitarian crisis'

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President Donald Trump hinted Tuesday his administration may intervene in Iran, calling the situation a "humanitarian crisis of epic proportions" that "must be stopped, NOW." Trump cited unpaid military salaries and alleged killings of protesters, referencing an execution last weekend. Protests began in January amid economic crisis, with Iran blaming Israel for stoking dissent. Israel's Mossad and officials have admitted presence among protesters, while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made similar admissions.


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