Trump threatens US intervention as Iran economic protests turn deadly

Protests continue in the streets of Iran over the state of the country’s economy and they’ve now turned deadly. President Donald Trump has issued a warning for Iran’s ruling party, the Islamic Republic.

What’s happening

The demonstrations began days ago in the capital of Tehran and have now spread to Iran’s rural provinces. People are upset over high inflation and currency depreciation.

Two people were killed on Wednesday, and another five on Thursday, in areas that are home to Iran’s Lur ethnic group. Analysts believe the deaths could mark the beginning of a crackdown on the protesters by Iran’s ruling party.

These mark the largest demonstrations since 2022.

Revolution beginning?

Dr. J. Michael Waller of the Center for Security Policy told Straight Arrow News, a pro-democracy revolution is unfolding in Iran.

“This revolution of the Iranian people has been a long time in the making. It is their revolution. Most of the people are friends of America,” Waller said. “Obama tried to snuff them out when they rose up during his presidency — the Islamic Republic, the ayatollahs, and the Revolutionary Guard have American blood on their hands.”

He added, “As the French supported us 250 years ago, we anticipate that President Trump will provide them with all the support they need to win.”

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Trump’s threat

On Thursday, Trump weighed in with a warning on Truth Social, saying, “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go.”

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani responded, saying U.S. interference would cause destabilization of the whole region.

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