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Iran's death toll tops 2,500; Trump to announce second phase of Gaza cease-fire: Everything you need to know this Wednesday

Here is what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Wednesday, Jan. 14.

Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:• An expected announcement from Trump regarding the formation and composition of his "Board of Peace" for Gaza, as well as developments on the beginning of the cease-fire's second phase, which a Hamas delegation is currently in Cairo to discuss.• Gradual revelations, amid persistent internet blackouts, regarding the Iranian regime's violent crackdown against protesters as the nationwide movement continues.Anti-Iranian regime protesters wave Iranian flags during a gathering outside the Iranian Embassy, central London, on Jan. 12, 2026. (Credit: Henry Nicholls/AFP) “Keep protesting,” Trump tells Iranian protesters, “help is on its way”: Trump posted to Truth Social, telling...
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up.Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch for today:• An expected announcement from Trump regarding the formation and composition of his "Board of Peace" for Gaza, as well as developments on the beginning of the cease-fire's second phase, which a Hamas delegation is currently in Cairo to discuss.• Gradual revelations, amid persistent internet blackouts, regarding the Iranian regime's violent crackdown against protesters as the nationwide movement continues.Anti-Iranian regime protesters wave Iranian flags during a gathering outside the Iranian Embassy, central London, on Jan. 12, 2026. (Credit: Henry Nicholls/AFP) “Keep protesting,” Trump tells Iranian protesters, “help is on its way”: Trump posted to Truth...