Tehran responded to the threats of US President Donald Trump regarding demonstrations in Iran. Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Iran's supreme leader, warned against any attempt at pressure: "The people of Iran are very familiar with the American rescue attempt, from Iraq and Afghanistan to Gaza. "Any hand of interference that will encroach on Iran's security under false pretenses will be cut off before intervention, facing a crushing response," Shamkhani said.
The Secretary of Iran's National Security Council, Ali Larijani, also stated that US interference in Iran's internal affairs can destabilize the entire Middle East and harm US interests. Earlier, Donald Trump stated that if the Iranian forces start using weapons against peaceful protesters, Washington will come to their aid. Mass protests have been going on in Iran for several days now, they have covered at least 36 cities. Protesters chant anti-government slogans. As a result of clashes with the police, 10 people were killed and 17 injured, and there are arrests.
