Iran Protests Intensify: 6 Dead, Foreign Minister Warns Trump of "Dire Consequences"
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News18•02-01-2026, 22:57
Iran Protests Intensify: 6 Dead, Foreign Minister Warns Trump of "Dire Consequences"
- •Iran's Foreign Minister confronted Trump, warning of "dire consequences" after Trump's military intervention threat.
- •Protests against Iran's economic situation have spread from Tehran to rural areas, marking the largest unrest since 2022.
- •At least six people died in clashes between security forces and protesters, with incidents reported in three cities with a large Lur community.
- •Violence, including arson and gunfire, was reported in Ajna city, Lorestan province, with protesters chanting "shame on you."
- •State media provided limited information, possibly due to past arrests of journalists during the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests.
Why It Matters: Iran faces escalating protests with fatalities, while its Foreign Minister issues a stern warning to Trump.
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