Iran has issued a stark warning to the US, urging it not to launch a military attack amid escalating unrest in Iran, where hundreds of people have been killed and thousands more arrested during two weeks of protests.
Protesters are demanding an end to economic mismanagement, corruption, and what they claim is a dictatorship under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The regime has responded with force, resulting in widespread violence and loss of life, according to human rights groups. These organizations have reported that at least 538 people were killed in the violence, including 490 protesters.
The US President Donald Trump said he would "rescue" protesters if Iranian authorities killed them. He vowed support for the protesters on social media platforms, claiming that Iran was looking towards freedom like never before and warning Tehran against any further aggression from Washington.
Trump's team is set to meet on Tuesday with options including military strikes, cyber warfare and widening sanctions being considered as possible responses to the protests. Iranian officials have rejected these plans, stating that if Washington launched an attack, both Israel and US interests in the region would be legitimate targets.
Protesters are now facing a brutal crackdown under strict martial law, with protesters frequently coming into contact with security forces armed with military weapons. Several videos circulated on social media show how large crowds of protesters were brutally suppressed by authorities using tear gas.
The situation remains volatile, with Iranian activists in the United States sharing distressing messages and footage of protesters who have been killed or injured during the unrest. Despite efforts by human rights groups to gather credible data, the exact number of casualties is still unclear due to a nationwide internet blackout that prevents outside observers from accessing information within Iran.
US senators echoed Trump's call on social media, saying Iranians' long nightmare was nearing its end. In contrast, Iranian officials have accused foreign powers, including the US and Israel, of fanning unrest in the country.
Protesters are demanding an end to economic mismanagement, corruption, and what they claim is a dictatorship under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The regime has responded with force, resulting in widespread violence and loss of life, according to human rights groups. These organizations have reported that at least 538 people were killed in the violence, including 490 protesters.
The US President Donald Trump said he would "rescue" protesters if Iranian authorities killed them. He vowed support for the protesters on social media platforms, claiming that Iran was looking towards freedom like never before and warning Tehran against any further aggression from Washington.
Trump's team is set to meet on Tuesday with options including military strikes, cyber warfare and widening sanctions being considered as possible responses to the protests. Iranian officials have rejected these plans, stating that if Washington launched an attack, both Israel and US interests in the region would be legitimate targets.
Protesters are now facing a brutal crackdown under strict martial law, with protesters frequently coming into contact with security forces armed with military weapons. Several videos circulated on social media show how large crowds of protesters were brutally suppressed by authorities using tear gas.
The situation remains volatile, with Iranian activists in the United States sharing distressing messages and footage of protesters who have been killed or injured during the unrest. Despite efforts by human rights groups to gather credible data, the exact number of casualties is still unclear due to a nationwide internet blackout that prevents outside observers from accessing information within Iran.
US senators echoed Trump's call on social media, saying Iranians' long nightmare was nearing its end. In contrast, Iranian officials have accused foreign powers, including the US and Israel, of fanning unrest in the country.
I'm low-key worried about this situation escalating further... like, we all know how volatile Iran is, but Trump's words are kinda fuelling the fire 
The more US involvement, the more Iran might feel like they're under siege. And from what I've seen on Twitter, some of our senators are getting a bit too hyped about this - let's not forget we don't know the whole story here 
It's like, yeah, protesters have every right to be mad about economic mismanagement and corruption, but using tear gas and killing hundreds of people? That's just wrong 
I mean, think about it, Iran's basically asking the US to hold back on a potential intervention, but at the same time, they're warning that Israel and US interests would be legit targets if we do launch an attack... 
That sounds like a recipe for disaster. And what really gets me is that Trump's just trying to sound heroic by saying he'll "rescue" protesters, but it's all just hot air at this point. I mean, where's the plan? It feels like everyone's just winging it and hoping for the best... 
It's like Trump thinks he can just swoop in and save the day, but what about the consequences? 
I don't know about you guys, but it seems like things are gonna get REALLY ugly if something goes down. 
They're literally being crushed by the government and it's so heartbreaking to see all these ppl dying & getting hurt 
I feel like the world is watching but we can't even access info because of that internet blackout 
It's crazy how Trump is taking a stand but also kinda enabling the situation with his "rescue" tweets 
The protests are for real freedom & an end to corruption, not just some US politics game 
I'm hoping someone will come up with a peaceful solution soon 
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. It's like the authorities are trying to recreate a war zone right in their own streets. I'm not surprised Iran has cracked down hard – they can't let this dissenting voices disrupt the status quo, after all 
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now Trump's talking about "rescuing" them... good luck with that buddy 
... Like, "rescue" protesters? What does that even mean? Is he just going to send some drone strikes or something? 
honestly can't believe whats happening in iran atm... thousands killed or arrested just cuz they wanna make some noise about the economy & corruption... and now its all getting super violent with tear gas & military weapons being used on protesters 
538 and counting apparently 
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. What exactly do they plan to do, apart from tweeting some empty promises? And what's the real motive behind it all? I don't trust these plans one bit 
. If we're talking about intervening in someone else's country like that, we need to think really carefully about what we're doing and who's being affected... and what our own interests are playing a part in all of this 
Iran's protests are getting out of hand, time for diplomacy, not cyber warfare 
Trump is all about rescuing these protesters, but it feels like he's just stirring up more drama. Like, what if his team actually goes through with a military strike? 
[image of a person wearing a "Free Iran" t-shirt with a big X marked through it] 
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. We need everyone to be talking about this and demanding action from their governments 
, but this is getting worse by the day. The way the government is cracking down on protesters, using tear gas and military force... it's just not right 
