Iranian Officials Respond to Trump’s Threat on Protests

Iranian officials have condemned US President Donald Trump’s threat to intervene in ongoing protests amid economic turmoil, asserting that Iranians will resolve their issues without foreign interference. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei highlighted the US’s troubling history in Iran, while senior adviser Ali Shamkhani warned that any US intervention would be met with a strong response. Protests have erupted over a plunging currency and deteriorating economic conditions, with accusations of external forces inciting violence. The Iranian government has noted the protests’ spread from Tehran’s Grand Bazaar to other areas, emphasizing their internal nature.

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