US EditionIran: US troops ‘legitimate targets’ after Trump threatens to intervene in protests
Iranian officials stated US bases across the region would be targeted if Washington intervenes amid protests that have caused at least 10 deaths and 132 arrests, rights groups said.
- On January 2, 2026, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned US military bases and forces across the region would be legitimate targets if Washington intervenes, following President Donald Trump’s threats.
- Shopkeepers in Tehran went on strike on Sunday over high prices and stagnation, amid inflation 42.5 per cent and the rial around 1.4 million rials to the dollar.
- Iranian officials accused armed operatives linked to foreign intelligence services of trying to turn legitimate protests by bazaars and guilds into violent urban clashes, while Ghalibaf criticised President Trump as disrespectful.
- At least three people were killed and 13 security personnel wounded in clashes Thursday; Iran’s prosecutor general warned of a decisive response and Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran rejects external interference.
- Advisers to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that US interference would deepen chaos as at least seven people have died since protests began.
49 Articles
49 Articles
Iran's Unyielding Protests: A Nation in Turmoil
Iran's Unyielding Protests: A Nation in Turmoil Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, emphasized on Saturday the necessity to quash 'rioters' amid ongoing protests that have destabilized the Islamic Republic. His remarks seemingly endorse a tougher stance for security forces against the growing unrest, which has already resulted in at least 15 casualties, as reported by human rights activists.As the protests persist, U.S. President Dona…
Trump threatens to intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters
President Donald Trump vowed Friday to intervene if Iran shoots or violently kills peaceful demonstrators, as economic protestsspread and evolved into deadly unrest. If Iran “kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” Trump said in an overnight post on Truth Social. Senior Iranian officials fired back, warning that U.S. intervention would sp…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
