Iran’s army pledges to defend national interests after US backs protesters
Summary
The Iranian army pledged to protect important sites and public areas after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran about growing protests. The protests are due to rising living costs and have spread across Iran, with calls to change the long-standing leadership. The U.S. has voiced support for the Iranian people, and tensions between Iran and the U.S. are high.Key Facts
- Iran's army says it will defend strategic sites and public property amid protests.
- President Trump warned Iran's leaders not to harm protesters, suggesting possible U.S. military action.
- Protests across Iran began over the cost of living and call for an end to the current leadership.
- Iran’s Revolutionary Guard insists protecting the 1979 revolution’s gains is critical.
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed support for Iranian protesters.
- Iran has experienced internet blackouts as authorities try to control the unrest.
- Iran's supreme leader criticized the protesters and accused the U.S. and Israel of interference.
- Protests continued with incidents of violence reported by state media.
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