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Trump Warns Iran of US Intervention Amid Protests

Published January 2, 2026, 09:09
Trump Warns Iran of US Intervention Amid Protests

US President Donald Trump has warned Tehran that the United States will intervene militarily to protect peaceful protesters in Iran if Iranian security forces use violence against them. This statement comes amid a tense situation, as at least six people have already lost their lives in clashes between protesters and security forces in various Iranian cities, due to demonstrations over rising prices and the high cost of living. The protests began with strikes by shopkeepers and have spread across the country, with increasing intensity and incidents of violence. The Iranian government has labeled the protesters as "troublemakers" and has made arrests. Additionally, the death of a security force member during the clashes has been reported.