Redacted News Putin issues DEVASTATING warning on Iran to Trump and Israel over impending attack| Redacted News
Jan 15, 2026
Anya Parampil, an investigative journalist known for her coverage in Iran, discusses Putin's stark warning against U.S. and Israeli actions in the region. She dives into the impact of U.S. sanctions on living conditions in Iran and the complexities of women's protests. Derek Brose examines the technocratic influence on U.S. geopolitical strategies, particularly regarding Venezuela. Viva Frye sheds light on the recent FBI raid of a journalist's home, exploring the implications for press freedom and legal boundaries in investigative journalism.
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Putin’s Stark Warning Raises Stakes
- Vladimir Putin warned the U.S. and Israel that attacking Iran would be a grave mistake with devastating consequences.
- Clayton Morris highlights Russian flights to Tehran and suggests heightened risk influencing U.S. statements about violence winding down.
Sanctions Shaped Iran’s Unrest
- Anya Parampil emphasizes U.S. sanctions and covert influence helped create the conditions for protests in Iran.
- She links early economic grievances to deliberate 'maximum pressure' policy effects described by former U.S. officials.
Peaceful Protests Co-Opted By Violent Elements
- Anya reports initial economic protests fizzled after government concessions, then violent outside elements emerged.
- She compares the pattern to Syria, warning foreign-backed militias may be provoking escalation to justify intervention.
