A former military general has issued a stark warning to Iran, urging its leaders to take President Donald Trump's threats of military action seriously following a violent crackdown on anti-government protests. Trump recently warned Iran that the United States would intervene if the regime continued killing protesters, a message that was reinforced by retired General Jack Keane, who described the president's stance as 'dead serious.'

The situation in Iran has escalated, with security forces reportedly killing at least 50 protesters and arresting up to 2,500 people amid widespread demonstrations triggered by economic hardship and currency collapse. The regime, facing mounting pressure and international scrutiny, has responded by imposing internet blackouts and labeling demonstrators as 'vandals.'

Recent US military actions, including strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and support for Israel during a brief war with Iran, have heightened tensions. Iranian leader Ayatollah Khamenei is said to have a contingency plan to flee to Moscow should the regime fail to suppress the protests, reflecting the government's precarious position.

As the death toll rises and protests spread across the country, the Iranian regime remains defiant, with Khamenei vowing not to back down and blaming Western countries for fueling unrest. The crisis represents one of the most significant challenges to Iran's leadership in decades.