image sourced from original article at Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, declaring that all American bases and forces in the region would become 'legitimate targets' if Washington intervenes in the country's ongoing protests. The threat came after former President Donald Trump vowed to protect anti-government demonstrators, promising swift action if Iranian authorities killed peaceful protesters.
The protests, sparked by soaring living costs and economic stagnation, have spread across multiple cities, leading to deadly clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Iranian officials accused foreign intelligence agencies of attempting to incite violence, while also insisting that the government distinguishes between protesters and foreign mercenaries.
As the unrest escalates, Iran's leadership remains defiant, warning that any foreign interference would destabilize the entire region. Meanwhile, the government faces mounting pressure from both economic hardship and growing public dissent, with images of defiant protesters drawing comparisons to historic acts of civil resistance.
