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High-ranking U.S. officials intensify rhetoric as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reveals backchannel funding for anti-U.S. protests. Meanwhile, Chinese nationals face scrutiny after allegedly recording a B-2 bomber—filed under federal charges. The viral "Big Knife" vs. "U.S. Eagle" meme sparks outrage. *News update: Friends, welcome to today’s briefing. Join us as we dive into today’s key developments—Iran’s 14th day of protests today, Iranian people calling for U.S. aid, and President Trump’s direct response via a Persian-language tweet: "Iran is moving toward freedom in unprecedented ways. The U.S. stands ready to help." Secretary of State Blinken also weighed in.*