Iran Warns US: Intervention in Protests Will Ignite Regional Chaos
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Firstpost•02-01-2026, 16:41
Iran Warns US: Intervention in Protests Will Ignite Regional Chaos
- •Iran warns US President Donald Trump that any intervention in ongoing protests will cause regional chaos and harm American interests.
- •Trump threatened US intervention if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters," stating the US is "locked and loaded."
- •Senior Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Ali Shamkhani, strongly rejected Trump's warning, accusing US/Israel of stoking unrest.
- •Protests, sparked by worsening economic conditions (42.5% inflation), began in Tehran and spread, leading to clashes and at least seven deaths.
- •Iran's civilian government, led by President Masoud Pezeshkian, has signaled openness to dialogue amidst economic strain from sanctions and regional tensions.
Why It Matters: Iran warns US against intervention in protests, fearing regional chaos and harm to US interests.
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