US President Donald Trump warned Iran about the actions of its security forces against protesters. His words came at a time when Iran was suffering from an economic crisis and there were public protests all over the country.
US Response to Iran Protests
Trump voiced his strong worry about the news of the use of violence against peaceful protesters. He declared that the US would take part if the Iranian guards shoot the innocent. He further stated that the US is fully prepared to take action and that it would cooperate in the event that protesters needed to be defended.
Iran Rejects US Warning
Ali Larijani, who is a top advisor for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, dismissed Trump's words. He reiterated that the US ever coming into the picture would mean chaos stretching over the entire region. He pointed out that Iran's national security is a "red line" and that any breach would entail severe repercussions.
Economic Crisis and Public Unrest
Iran is going through economic trouble because prices are going up and the currency is losing value sharply. These circumstances have given rise to demonstrations in diverse parts of the country. In some places, the protesters managed to do damage to public property, such as police cars.
The security forces took action against the riots, and sources say that there were deaths and injuries among the protesters and the police. Trump's comments came in the wake of these recent events.
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