Iran's Hand on Trigger to Hit US Interests, Warns Pezeshkian Advisor
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News18•31-01-2026, 18:34
Iran's Hand on Trigger to Hit US Interests, Warns Pezeshkian Advisor
- •Ali Asghar Shafieian, Pezeshkian's campaign advisor, stated Iran's 'hand was on the trigger' regarding US interests in the region, but emphasized Iran would only respond to aggression.
- •Over 3,000 people have died in recent protests, with President Pezeshkian ordering a fact-finding committee to investigate the incidents.
- •Social restrictions, including those related to clothing, have been eased under President Pezeshkian, with no recent reports of hijab-related attacks.
- •Iran attributes severe economic hardship to ongoing US sanctions and accuses the US of openly supporting and instigating protests.
- •Tehran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and is willing to accept terms to reassure the US, despite accelerated uranium enrichment concerns.
Why It Matters: Iran warns of retaliation against US interests if provoked, while addressing internal unrest and economic challenges.
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