A wave of protests in Iran, ignited by economic distress, has entered its ninth day, with demonstrations reported in 26 of 31 provinces and at least 19 protesters killed. President Trump warned of severe repercussions for Iranian authorities if further violence occurs. Iranian officials acknowledged the protesters’ “legitimate demands” but vowed to confront foreign agents seeking to exploit the situation. Protests erupted following a significant decline in the value of the rial and high inflation, echoing earlier unrest after Mahsa Amini’s death in custody.
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