Iran's foreign minister has called Donald Trump's promise of intervention reckless and dangerous, following the US President's warning to Iranian authorities not to kill peaceful protesters. Trump, in a social media post, stated: We are locked and loaded and ready to go, without providing further details.
In response, Iran's Foreign Affairs Minister, Abbas Araghchi, asserted that with Trump's deployment of the National Guard within the US, he should understand the consequences of attacks on public property. He reiterated that Iran would reject any foreign interference in its internal affairs.
Moreover, an Iranian police spokesman remarked that authorities would not permit what he termed enemies to incite chaos from the unrest. Reports indicate at least eight people have died during the protests which erupted due to dissatisfaction over the declining value of the Iranian currency against the US dollar.
Casualties include individuals from various cities, with some dying during confrontations with security forces. The protests have spread widely, initially starting among shopkeepers frustrated with the economy and escalating to involve university students and public dissent against the clerical regime.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed to consider the legitimate demands of the protesters, while the Prosecutor-General warned of a decisive response to any attempts to create instability. Meanwhile, Iran's UN ambassador has urged the Security Council to condemn Trump's remarks, stating that the US would bear responsibility for any resulting consequences.
