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This is the alarming moment Iranian security forces opened fire on civilians demonstrating against the nation's ruthless regime.
Donald Trump pledged to respond to the government's crackdown, but Tehran retaliated by declaring that any US bases in the region would become “legitimate targets.”
The alarming moment Iranian security forces opened fire on civilians protesting against the nation's ruthless regime.Credit: NHP
Disturbing footage from the streets of Tehran shows at least two armed security forces pursuing protesters.Credit: NHP
Protesters assault a local governor’s office in Iran during the demonstrations.Credit: @VahidOnline
Disturbing footage from Tehran’s streets depicts at least two armed security personnel chasing after protesters.
Gunfire can be heard in the video as demonstrators flee for their lives past moving vehicles in the bustling capital.
Protests have persisted for nearly a week, with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserting that rioters must be subdued.
The aging 86-year-old leader stated: “We engage with protesters; officials must communicate with them.
“However, engaging with rioters is futile. Rioters must be controlled.”
At least 10 individuals have already lost their lives in the violence.
Trump cautioned Iran that Washington is “locked and loaded” and prepared to “rescue” demonstrators if more lives are lost.
However, the prospect of US involvement has faced significant resistance from within Iran.
Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani warned that US interference would lead to widespread destabilization in the Middle East.
Iran and its allied forces in Lebanon, Iraq, and Yemen would certainly regard US bases in the region as “legitimate targets,” Larijani stated.
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, echoed these threats.
He remarked that a “disrespectful” Trump “should realize that any American ‘adventure’ would render all US facilities and forces in the region as targets.”
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, insisting that rioters must be controlled.Credit: EPA
Frequently Asked Questions
What sparked the protests in Iran?
The protests were ignited by widespread dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime's policies and actions, leading civilians to demonstrate against the government's oppressive measures.
How has the Iranian government responded to the protests?
The Iranian government has responded with force, deploying security personnel to suppress the demonstrations and warning that rioters must be dealt with decisively.
What are the implications of US involvement in Iran?
US involvement is viewed as a potential catalyst for further destabilization in the Middle East, with Iranian officials warning that it could lead to attacks on US bases in the region.
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