Tehran Teetering on the Edge plus Grand Jury Targets Jerome Powell

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Jan 12, 2026 · 15m · transcript

Section 1: Iran Regime Revolt

Protests in Iran: Anti-government demonstrations have been ongoing for over two weeks, driven by economic hardship and opposition to the regime.

Violent Crackdown: Security forces have responded with heavy repression; reports indicate deaths and brutality in the streets.

Trump Administration Response:

President Trump publicly supports Iranian protesters, emphasizing U.S. readiness to help.

Strong warnings issued: Iran will face “serious consequences” if it violently suppresses protests.

Options under consideration include cyber, military, and…