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Why is Trump threatening action in Iran?

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Trump threatens action in Iran in response to the government's violent crackdown on protesters. He warns that the U.S. will intervene or 'hit very hard' if Iranian authorities continue to kill or harm demonstrators, citing past incidents of lethal force. These threats are made amid widespread protests over economic hardship and political discontent, with Iran's leadership vowing to resist external pressure.

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  • Protests in Iran near third week despite mass repression
  • Exiled Shah's son urges targeted protests and public demonstrations 24s
  • Protests sparked by worsening economy, escalating nationwide 1m 14s
  • US and European leaders warn Iran, urge restraint and condemn violence 1m 37s
  • Iranian authorities vow not to back down; streets remain tense 2m 14s

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Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities
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DW News
15 hours ago
Iran protests near third week amid standoff with authorities

Trump warns the U.S. would strike Iran very hard if protesters are killed during the ongoing unrest.

Fiery Iran protest images emerge as Trump threatens regime
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CBC News
23 hours ago
Fiery Iran protest images emerge as Trump threatens regime

Trump warns that if Iranian authorities start killing people as in the past, the U.S. will intervene and 'hit them very hard where it hurts.'

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

Trump warns that if Iranian authorities use violence against protesters, the U.S. will 'hit them very hard,' referencing past crackdowns involving shootings and executions.

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

Trump reiterates that the U.S. would intervene if the Iranian government cracks down on protesters.

Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up
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CBS News
3 days ago
Protesters rip Iranian flag as anti-government protests heat up

President Trump threatens U.S. intervention if the Iranian crackdown on protesters continues, following reports of dozens killed.

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

Trump's threats are a response to reports of Iranian security forces using lethal force against protesters, warning that the U.S. would intervene if such actions continue.

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

Trump states that if Iran starts killing people as in the past, the U.S. could intervene, amid ongoing protests and reports of deaths.

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

Trump warns that Washington would intervene if Tehran kills peaceful demonstrators during the protests.

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