Trump Threatens Iran Intervention Amid Deadly Protests Over Economic Crisis
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Moneycontrol•02-01-2026, 15:58
Trump Threatens Iran Intervention Amid Deadly Protests Over Economic Crisis
- •Donald Trump warned Iran of US intervention if violence is used against protesters, stating America is "fully prepared."
- •Protests, initially by shopkeepers, have spread across Iran due to severe economic hardship, including currency depreciation and 42.5% inflation.
- •At least seven people have been killed in clashes; markets remained closed, and the government declared a holiday.
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged public anger over livelihoods and offered dialogue with protesters.
- •US/Western sanctions and regional tensions, including a conflict with Israel, have exacerbated Iran's economic woes.
Why It Matters: Trump warns Iran of US intervention if protests turn violent, as economic crisis fuels deadly unrest.
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