NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Sunday, January 11, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026 Raf Sanchez, an experienced foreign correspondent, provides gripping on-the-ground coverage of the intense protests in Tehran, where reports indicate over 500 fatalities and an Internet blackout. He details the Iranian regime's crackdown and calls for pro-government rallies. Joining him is Julie Serkin, a National/White House reporter, who discusses the Trump administration's deliberations on military and nonmilitary options regarding Iran amid rising tensions. The insights shed light on a precarious global situation.
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Scale Of The Iran Crackdown
- Massive protests in Tehran persisted despite an Internet blackout and heavy government force.
- Human rights groups say ~500 killed and videos show rows of bodies outside morgues, signaling large-scale bloodshed.
From Economic Anger To Regime Challenge
- Tehran protests evolved from economic grievances into calls for overthrowing Iran's leadership.
- Officials blame foreign agents while arresting over 10,000 people in efforts to suppress dissent.
Options Short Of Ground Involvement
- The White House has been presented with preliminary military options including possible strikes, but no major assets moved yet.
- A decision would avoid ground troops and aim to embolden protesters while deterring Iran's regime.