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Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Trump and Iran:

Latest Developments:

• On January 3, 2020, the United States launched a drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad, Iraq. The strike was authorized by President Trump.
• Iran responded with a ballistic missile attack on two military bases in Iraq that house US troops. There were no reported US casualties, but the attack was seen as a significant escalation of tensions between the two countries.
• On January 8, 2020, Iran launched a series of ballistic missile attacks on US military bases in Iraq, including the Al-Asad Airbase and the Erbil Airbase. The attacks were seen as a response to the killing of Soleimani.
• On January 12, 2020, the US launched airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups in Iraq and Syria, in response to the attacks on US military bases.

Background:

• The Trump administration has been critical of Iran's nuclear program and its support for militant groups in the region. In May 2018, the US withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
• In November 2018, the US imposed sanctions on Iran's energy, banking, and shipping sectors, which had a significant impact on the country's economy.
• In June 2019, the US launched a cyberattack on Iran's missile control systems, in response to Iran's downing of a US drone.

Recent Statements and Tweets:

• On January 3, 2020, President Trump tweeted: "Just spoke with King Salman of Saudi Arabia and explained to him that, because of what the Iranians have done, I was short of time to talk about it. We will be discussing fast and hard, big price to pay!"
• On January 8, 2020, President Trump tweeted: "Iran is talking very boldly about targeting certain USA assets as revenge for the killing of Iranian General Soleimani. He has been saying foolish things. We have targeted 52 Iranian sites (representing the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago), some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and many more. Some at a very high level & important to Iran & the Iranian culture, and many more. These are the warehouses, computer rooms, and all. That's on the table. If Iranian civilians are harmed in any way, we will hold Iran responsible. We will do what we have to do to keep our people safe."
• On January 12, 2020, President Trump tweeted: "Iran is talking about attacking our allies or our troops in the Middle East. That's not going to happen. We will not hesitate to take decisive action to protect our people and interests."

International Reactions:

• The international community has been divided in its response to the US-Iran conflict. Some countries, such as the UK and France, have expressed support for the US, while others, such as Russia and China, have called for restraint and diplomacy.
• The United Nations Security Council held an emergency meeting on January 5, 2020, to discuss the situation, but no resolution was passed.
• The European Union has called for de-escalation and dialogue between the US and Iran.