Global News Podcast US ‘locked and loaded’ to help Iranian protestors
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Jan 2, 2026 
In this installment, Sarah Rainsford, a BBC correspondent, provides a poignant account of the deadly Swiss ski-resort bar fire, detailing the emotional toll on families searching for their missing loved ones. She explains how the fire likely erupted from sparklers used on champagne bottles and the rapid spread due to the building's layout. The conversation also touches on U.S. backing for Iranian protestors and the complexities this brings to regional security, alongside the latest on Trump's health and the inauguration of New York's new mayor.
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US Warning Raises Iran's Security Dilemma
- Donald Trump warned Iran "If Iran kills peaceful protesters, the US will come to their rescue."
- Paham Gobadi says US support creates a major security dilemma for Iran's leaders who fear simultaneous domestic uprising and foreign attack.
Protests Spread And Shift In Tone
- Protests have spread widely, with Zahedan joining and sustained nights of intense clashes.
- Paham Gobadi notes many chants now support Reza Pahlavi, shifting the protest's character from 2022.
Iranian Leadership Pushes Back Strongly
- Iranian officials have publicly threatened to "destroy the interests of the United States" in response.
- Ali Larijani warned American soldiers in the region to be mindful, escalating tensions further.