Protests continue to surge in Iran. It's been more than two weeks since nationwide demonstrations erupted on December 28 against the country's declining currency, leading to over 70 protestor deaths. Amid the turmoil, President Donald Trump repeatedly threatens the Khamenei regime, issuing fresh warnings with his latest post.
On his platform, Truth Social, Trump proclaimed, 'Iran is yearning for freedom. Perhaps like never before. America is ready to help.' These words spark speculation about a potential U.S. military intervention against the Khamenei government in Iran.
This declaration coincides with escalating protests across Iran. Prior to this, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for the Iranian protestors, affirming, 'America stands with the people of Iran.' He emphasized, 'I hope people now understand that when the President says he will act or solve a problem, he truly means it.'
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The growing unrest in Iran has intensified tensions between the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Trump. Since the protests began, Trump has issued numerous warnings and even stated that the U.S. will intervene if the Iranian government harms protestors.
Meanwhile, Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has rallied the Iranian populace to take to the streets against the Islamic Republic, urging Trump to lend his support.
In contrast, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei robustly retorted on Friday, advising Trump to manage his own country first, likening him to a dictator destined to a fate similar to Pahlavi's.
The uproar commenced on December 28 when Tehran’s market merchants decried the plummeting currency. Citizens claim the Islamic Republic’s policies have ravaged the economy, with the dollar's exchange rate soaring to 1.4 million Iranian rials. The protests that began in Tehran have now swept across all 31 Iranian provinces, with reports of unrest in over 100 cities.
The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reports that in these two weeks of unrest, at least 72 people have been killed and over 2,300 arrested.
