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Is the US going to attack Iran?

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US President Trump repeatedly warns of potential intervention if Iran uses violence against protesters, but there is no confirmation of imminent US military action. Iranian leaders respond with threats and increased security, while international observers note the situation remains tense but uncertain.

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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
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CBS News
1 day ago
Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

President Trump warns that if Iranian authorities use violence against protesters, the US will respond 'very hard,' reiterating that Iran is 'on notice.'

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest
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Euronews
1 day ago
Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

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

Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats
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Euronews
3 days ago
Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats

Iran's army chief references President Trump's warning that the US would intervene if Iranian security forces continue killing protesters, but no direct US attack is confirmed.

Iran's President urges security forces not to target protesters
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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.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests
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France 24
6 days ago
Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

US President Trump states that if Iran starts killing people as in the past, the US could intervene, but no attack is declared.

Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says
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Euronews
7 days ago
Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

President Trump warns that Washington would intervene if Tehran kills peaceful demonstrators, but no attack has occurred.

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