US president says Washington will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests over high prices.
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. is “locked and loaded” to respond if Iran kills protesters during ongoing demonstrations over rising living costs, which have resulted in six deaths. Iranian officials condemned Trump’s remarks, emphasizing that U.S. interference could destabilize the region. Protests, initially sparked by economic struggles, have escalated into broader discontent reminiscent of the unrest following Mahsa Amini’s death in custody in 2022.
