Al Jazeera News Updates SDF and Syrian army ceasefire has collapsed, Iran's supreme leader blames Trump for protests
Jan 9, 2026
Renewed fighting erupts in Aleppo as a ceasefire deal between the SDF and Syrian army collapses, thwarting evacuation efforts. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei blames Trump for ongoing protests, casting foreign actors as culprits. Additionally, Israeli forces target Hezbollah positions in Lebanon amid claims of disarmament by the Lebanese army. The discussion also hints at an upcoming exploration of Iran's economic challenges and the potential impacts of U.S. involvement.
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Aleppo Truce Breakdown
- A deal between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led SDF in Aleppo appears to have collapsed after renewed fighting halted planned evacuations.
- At least 22 people, including civilians, have been killed since Tuesday as some Kurdish groups vow to stay and defend their neighborhoods.
Khamenei Blames Foreign Influence
- Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed U.S. President Donald Trump and 'foreign collaborators' for nationwide anti-government protests.
- Khamenei framed protesters as agents of foreign influence and warned such collaboration would not be tolerated by Iran.
Maintain Unity, Reject Foreign Collaboration
- Khamenei urged Iranians to maintain unity and reject collaboration with foreigners as a defense against unrest.
- He instructed that anyone perceived as collaborating with foreign agents would be immediately rejected by the regime and people.