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Ex-President Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran if its authorities harm demonstrators, resulting in warnings from Iran's leadership that any American interference would overstep a definitive limit.

A Public Post Escalates Tensions

Via a social media post on Friday, Trump declared that if the country were to fire upon demonstrators, the United States would “step in to help”. He further stated, “we are locked and loaded, and ready to go,” without explaining what that would involve in reality.

Demonstrations Continue into the New Week Against a Backdrop of Economic Turmoil

Demonstrations across the nation are now in their sixth day, marking the biggest since 2022. The present demonstrations were sparked by an unprecedented decline in the country's money on recently, with its value plummeting to about a historic low, intensifying an already beleaguered economy.

Multiple individuals have been lost their lives, including a volunteer for the paramilitary organization. Recordings circulate showing security forces carrying shotguns, with the audio of gunfire audible in the video.

Iranian Officials Deliver Stark Responses

Addressing Trump’s threat, a top adviser, counselor for the country's highest authority, warned that internal matters were a “non-negotiable limit, not material for online provocations”.

“Any external involvement approaching our national security on pretexts will be severed with a regret-inducing response,” he posted.

A separate high-ranking figure, the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, claimed the US and Israel of having a hand in the protests, a typical response by Tehran in response to protests.

“Trump must realize that American involvement in this domestic matter will lead to destabilisation of the entire area and the damage to Washington's stakes,” the official declared. “The public must know that Trump is the one that began this escalation, and they should consider the safety of their troops.”

Recent History of Strain and Protest Nature

Iran has previously warned against foreign forces based in the Middle East in the past, and in recent months it attacked a facility in Qatar after the American attacks on its nuclear facilities.

The current protests have been centered in Tehran but have also extended to other urban centers, such as a major city. Business owners have closed their stores in solidarity, and activists have gathered on campuses. While financial hardship are the central grievance, protesters have also voiced political demands and criticized what they said was corruption and mismanagement.

Presidential Approach Changes

The head of state, Masoud Pezeshkian, offered talks with protest leaders, taking a less confrontational approach than the government did during the previous unrest, which were put down harshly. Pezeshkian said that he had instructed the government to listen to the people's valid concerns.

The recent deaths of protesters, however, could signal that authorities are adopting a tougher stance as they address the unrest as they persist. A communiqué from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on Monday stated that it would take a harsh line against any external involvement or “sedition” in the country.

While the government face domestic dissent, it has sought to counter claims from the United States that it is reviving its nuclear programme. Officials has stated that it is ceased such work domestically and has signaled it is ready for talks with the west.