Trump Warns Iran Over Protest Crackdown

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that the United States will support protesters if Iranian security forces open fire on people taking part in demonstrations. In a post on social media, Mr Trump said the ongoing unrest in Iran has already led to the deaths of several people.

Reacting to his remarks, senior Iranian leader Ali Larijani strongly criticised the US President. He said that any interference by the United States in Iran’s internal matters would lead to instability across the entire region.

Protests have spread to many parts of Iran due to rising inflation and high living costs. Violent clashes have been reported between protesters and security forces, especially in the western provinces of Lorestan and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, where people were killed during confrontations.

The situation remains tense following recent military actions. In June, the United States carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, joining an Israeli air campaign that targeted Iran’s nuclear programme and senior military leaders.

The unrest and international tensions have raised concerns about further violence and instability in the region.