US President Donald Trump has threatened to invoke the rarely used Insurrection Act to crackdown on protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) violence in Minneapolis.
Yet another killing by ICE immigration security forces has protests raging across the United States.
The Iranian foreign minister has censured the United States for requesting an emergency UN Security Council session on foreign-backed riots in the country, saying the move is a tactic by Washington to cover up its crimes against the nation.
Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT on January 16, 2026.
“If there is a rightful word to say, we say it. We are not afraid, even if it costs us,” Esfandiari said.
Many of the figures selected for the new US-backed governance structure for Gaza were central to the deadly US-Israeli aid scheme, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), a report says.
A former chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) expresses the full readiness of Iranian Armed Forces to deliver a “crushing response” to the United States if it wages a new act of aggression against the country.
Despite new calls issued from outside Iran urging riots on Thursday night, no gathering was reported from across the country.
Iran, Russia and China have criticized the US during an emergency UN Security Council meeting on the foreign-backed riots in Iran..
Pezeshkian says the government is determined to resolve the issues of rent-seeking, corruption, and mismanagement in the allocation of foreign exchange resources.
The Iranian nation has foiled the enemy plot with a million-strong march, according to Yemen’s Ansarullah leader.
Foreign Minister Araghchi once again condemns the United States' interventionist and provocative policies in Iran’s internal affairs.
Heavily-armed militants belonging to Kurdish separatist groups have reportedly been dispatched to spread foreign-backed violence across Iran.
The SCO strongly condemned terrorist activities in Iran, emphasizing national sovereignty and anti-terrorism cooperation. The condemnation follows a series of global expressions of solidarity, while the US imposed sanctions on key Iranian officials.
Israeli prisons are increasingly detaining Palestinians with disabilities.
Iran’s National Oil Company (NIOC) signs contracts worth over $2.5 billion for drilling services and crude oil processing.
Iran showcased its naval strength in BRICS Plus drills in South Africa, reaffirming regional influence. Admiral Irani emphasized national unity, condemned Western interference, and highlighted Iran’s maritime legacy and capabilities.
China reaffirms support for Iran’s sovereignty, while Saudi Arabia calls for diplomacy after violent riots. Both nations emphasize regional stability, condemn foreign interference, and pledge continued cooperation to address security challenges.
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