Iranian authorities have warned they will forcefully act against any anti-establishment internal protests as Israel and the United States threatened to target the paramilitary Basij forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed support for the overthrow of Iran’s government, urging Iranians to remain vigilant. Police forces, along with the Basij, have been patrolling the streets of Tehran and other cities, with armed checkpoints set up by the Basij. The conflict has escalated with attacks on civilians and economic interests, leading to increased tensions and casualties on both sides.
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