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===Executive actions, 2018===

===Executive actions, 2018===

*The Trump Administration took several actions against Iran:

*The Trump Administration took several actions against Iran:

**January 2018—President Trump continued his strong public support of anti-government protests in Iran that started late in the previous year, and he even criticized Obama for his weak Iran policies.<ref>Multiple references:

**January 2018—President Trump, along with his administration, continued his strong public support of anti-government protests in Iran that started late in the previous year, and he even criticized Obama for his weak Iran policies.<ref>Multiple references:

*Hayward, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-haley-declare-america-stands-iranian-people-12-killed-protests/ Trump, Haley Declare America Stands with the Iranian People After 12 Killed in Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.

*Hayward, John (January 1, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/01/trump-haley-declare-america-stands-iranian-people-12-killed-protests/ Trump, Haley Declare America Stands with the Iranian People After 12 Killed in Protests]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 1, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/03/donald-trump-promises-great-support-iran-protesters/ Donald Trump Promises ‘Great Support’ for Iran Protesters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Spiering, Charlie (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/03/donald-trump-promises-great-support-iran-protesters/ Donald Trump Promises ‘Great Support’ for Iran Protesters]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Landler, Mark (January 2, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/02/us/politics/trump-iran-protesters.html Trump Reiterates Support for Iranian Protesters, but Also Criticizes Obama]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Landler, Mark (January 2, 2018). [https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/02/us/politics/trump-iran-protesters.html Trump Reiterates Support for Iranian Protesters, but Also Criticizes Obama]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

See also:

See also:

*Hayward, John (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/03/mike-pence-contrasts-trump-on-iran-with-failure-to-support-freedom-in-the-last-administration/ Mike Pence Contrasts Trump on Iran with ‘Failure to Support Freedom in the Last Administration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.</ref>

*Hayward, John (January 3, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/01/03/mike-pence-contrasts-trump-on-iran-with-failure-to-support-freedom-in-the-last-administration/ Mike Pence Contrasts Trump on Iran with ‘Failure to Support Freedom in the Last Administration’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 3, 2018.

*Taylor, Guy (January 4, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jan/4/trump-administration-threatens-punish-iranian-offi/ Trump taunts Tehran: Punishment is coming for Iranian officials who crush protests]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

**January 4, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned five Iranian entities with ties to the country's missile program.<ref>Multiple references:

**January 4, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned five Iranian entities with ties to the country's missile program.<ref>Multiple references:

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/iranian-anti-government-protests-appear-to-wane-/4192273.html US Sanctions 5 Entities Tied to Iran Missile Program]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

*[https://www.voanews.com/a/iranian-anti-government-protests-appear-to-wane-/4192273.html US Sanctions 5 Entities Tied to Iran Missile Program]. ''Voice of America''. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2018.