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Trump Addresses Iran, Ukraine, While GOP Eyes Midterm Convention Sites
Former President Donald Trump addressed potential military action against Iran and claimed to have secured assurances from Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding attacks on Ukrainian cities, while the Republican National Committee (RNC) considered locations for a potential midterm convention.
Trump stated that Iran must adhere to two conditions to avoid military intervention: halting nuclear development and ceasing the killing of protesters, according to BBC World. "Number one, no nuclear. And number two, stop killing protesters," Trump said, adding that the U.S. had "very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn't have to use them."
Regarding Ukraine, Trump claimed Putin agreed not to attack Kyiv and other towns during a cold snap. BBC World reported that the Kremlin confirmed receiving Trump's request but did not provide specifics on any agreement. Ukraine experienced a relatively quiet night, with air raid alerts sounding in only eight regions and two minor injuries reported in Zaporizhzhia, according to BBC World. Temperatures in Kyiv were expected to drop to -24C (-11F). Trump said Ukrainians were "struggling badly" in freezing weather.
Meanwhile, the Republican party was exploring the possibility of holding its first-ever midterm convention. Sources told Fox News Digital that Trump favored Nevada or Texas as potential host cities. The RNC took a significant step toward holding the convention by approving a measure last week, according to Fox News.
In other news, Fox News reported that former New England Patriots player Rob Gronkowski praised the team's turnaround after a controversial coaching change. Gronkowski also commented on the Tennessee Titans' decision to fire Mike Vrabel, calling it "franchise-altering."
Additionally, a former prosecutor argued that Alex Pretti should have faced charges for allegedly spitting on federal agents and damaging a government SUV days before he was fatally shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to Fox News. The prosecutor attributed the lack of charges to the "environment" surrounding immigration enforcement in Minneapolis. Video footage reportedly showed Pretti spitting at agents and kicking a federal SUV taillight on January 13, just 11 days before the fatal shooting on January 24.
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