Iran's foreign minister has called Donald Trump's promise of intervention 'reckless and dangerous', after the US President warned Iran's authorities against killing peaceful protesters, stating that Washington 'will come to their rescue.' Trump's brief social media post included a declaration: 'We are locked and loaded and ready to go,' but failed to provide further insights into the supposed intentions of the US.
In response, Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister, Abbas Araghchi, emphasized that interventions in Iran's internal matters would be forcefully rejected. He criticized Trump, suggesting that he should understand the consequences of violent actions, referring to the deployment of the National Guard within US borders.
Iranian law enforcement further stated they would not allow 'enemies' to exploit unrest, as the protests have reportedly resulted in at least eight deaths, with clashes noted in various cities, including Lordegan and Azna.
The demonstrations, initially sparked by a decline in the Iranian currency's value, have attracted broad participation, including university students expressing dissent against the clerical regime. While President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared intentions to address the 'legitimate demands' of protesters, the country's Prosecutor-General has warned against destabilizing actions, promising a decisive response.
The unrest, reminiscent of previous uprisings in 2022, signifies growing public unrest, prompting Iran's UN representative to call for an official condemnation of Trump's statements at the Security Council, asserting that the US bears full responsibility for any repercussions from heightened tensions.
In response, Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister, Abbas Araghchi, emphasized that interventions in Iran's internal matters would be forcefully rejected. He criticized Trump, suggesting that he should understand the consequences of violent actions, referring to the deployment of the National Guard within US borders.
Iranian law enforcement further stated they would not allow 'enemies' to exploit unrest, as the protests have reportedly resulted in at least eight deaths, with clashes noted in various cities, including Lordegan and Azna.
The demonstrations, initially sparked by a decline in the Iranian currency's value, have attracted broad participation, including university students expressing dissent against the clerical regime. While President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared intentions to address the 'legitimate demands' of protesters, the country's Prosecutor-General has warned against destabilizing actions, promising a decisive response.
The unrest, reminiscent of previous uprisings in 2022, signifies growing public unrest, prompting Iran's UN representative to call for an official condemnation of Trump's statements at the Security Council, asserting that the US bears full responsibility for any repercussions from heightened tensions.
