Iran Warns 'Finger on Trigger' Amid Trump's Talk Offer; Protests Death Toll Revealed

This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows women walking past a government building that was burnt during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. (AFP)

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 07:37

Iran Warns 'Finger on Trigger' Amid Trump's Talk Offer; Protests Death Toll Revealed

•Iran's Revolutionary Guards commander warned Washington of having its 'finger on the trigger' as Trump suggested Tehran is open to talks.
•Trump mentioned a US naval 'armada' heading to the Gulf, reiterating a readiness for military action against Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
•Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of instigating recent protests as 'cowardly revenge' for the 12-day war.
•Iranian authorities reported 3,117 deaths from protests, distinguishing between 'martyrs' and 'rioters', while rights groups claim a much higher toll.
•Human rights organizations like IHR and HRANA dispute official figures, citing verified deaths of 3,428 and 4,902 respectively, amidst an internet blackout.

Why It Matters: Iran issues a strong warning to the US while official protest death tolls are disputed by human rights groups.

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