Did Trump threaten Iran over the response to protesters?

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President Trump repeatedly threatens Iran with strong U.S. intervention if Iranian authorities use violence against protesters. He warns that the U.S. is 'locked and loaded,' and these warnings are cited in multiple reports as influencing both Iranian and international responses.

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Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

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Trump warns Iran of strong U.S. action if violence against protesters continues 23s
Iran's Supreme Leader vows harsher crackdown, calls protesters terrorists 42s
Protests have spread nationwide, evolving from economic to political grievances 1m 13s
Security forces use live fire; dozens killed, many injured and arrested 1m 22s
Protesters from all walks of life openly challenge Iran's leadership 2m 8s

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Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

CBS News

1 day ago

Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

Trump warns, 'If they do that, we're going to hit them very hard,' referring to Iranian crackdowns on protesters.

CBS News

1 day ago

Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

Trump reiterates the U.S. is ready to respond forcefully if Iran harms protesters, stating he has put Iran 'on notice.'

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

Euronews

1 day ago

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

President Trump reiterated that the US would intervene if the Iranian government cracks down on protesters.

Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up

CBS News

3 days ago

Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up

President Trump has threatened U.S. intervention if the crackdown continues.

Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats

Euronews

3 days ago

Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats

Remarks likely refer to U.S. President Donald Trump's warning last week that Washington would intervene if Iranian security forces continue killing protesters.

Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters

Africanews

4 days ago

Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters

US President Trump warned Iran not to use force against protesters, suggesting America would intervene if it did.

Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters

France 24

4 days ago

Death toll rises as Iran's security forces clash with protesters

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iranian authorities against killing peaceful protesters, threatening U.S. intervention.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

France 24

6 days ago

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

US President Donald Trump told reporters that if Iran starts killing people as in the past, the US could intervene.

France 24

6 days ago

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

Earlier in the week, Trump said the US was 'locked and loaded' to intervene in Iran, prompting threats of retaliation from Iran.

Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

Euronews

7 days ago

Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would intervene if Tehran kills peaceful demonstrators.

Trump warns Iran about killing "peaceful protesters"

CBS News

8 days ago

Trump warns Iran about killing "peaceful protesters"

President Trump warned on social media that if Iran kills peaceful protesters, the United States will come to their rescue, stating, 'We are locked and loaded and ready to go.'

CBS News

8 days ago

Trump warns Iran about killing "peaceful protesters"

This is President Trump's second threat against Iran in recent days.

Did Trump threaten Iran over the response to protesters?

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