The remarks made by US President Donald Trump against Iran were very strong. Trump warned that the US would target Iran if the latter tried to kill him. The media interview, which took place against the backdrop of increasing tensions between the two countries, saw these comments made.
Earlier Warnings and Military Threats
Trump had previously indicated that he had given his advisors the green light to take harsh measures against Iran if the plot to kill him was confirmed and Iran was the culprit. He rehashed the same warnings in this interview.
Iranian Protests
Iranians have been protesting against their government since December. The Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attributed the protests to US intervention. Trump said the people of Iran need new leaders and he supported the protesters. He also asked for Khamenei's long rule to be over.
Iran’s Reaction
Iran responded to Trump's words with strong language. Officials cautioned that the country would take retaliatory measures if their leader was targeted with aggression.
Deaths and Detentions
According to reports, the total death toll during the protests is about 5,000. Moreover, there have been arrests of people numbering as high as 26,000. Khamenei has blamed the US for these deaths.
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