PBS News Hour - Segments News Wrap: Iran threatens death penalty for protesters as tensions escalate
Jan 10, 2026
Protests in Iran intensify as authorities warn of the death penalty for demonstrators, resulting in numerous casualties and detentions. Meanwhile, the U.S. military launches significant strikes against ISIS in Syria following an ambush. Tensions rise as Trump enacts measures to funnel Venezuelan oil revenues to U.S. accounts amid plans for a massive investment in the country's oil sector. On a more hopeful note, rescue teams in the Philippines continue to search for survivors after a massive garbage avalanche.
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Escalating Protests In Iran
- Protests in Iran have grown despite government crackdowns and economic hardship.
- Human rights groups report at least 72 killed and over 2,000 detained since demonstrations began.
U.S. Retaliatory Strikes In Syria
- The U.S. carried out large airstrikes in Syria under Operation Hawkeye Strike.
- The strikes responded to a previous ambush that killed two U.S. troops and a civilian translator.
U.S. Moves To Control Venezuelan Oil Funds
- President Trump issued an order to tighten U.S. control over revenue from Venezuelan oil sales.
- The order places funds in U.S. Treasury accounts to limit legal claims and influence stability efforts.