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Iran Warns US: "Forcibly Reject" Interference After Trump Protest Threat

Iran's Foreign Minister has vowed to "forcefully reject" any foreign interference following a threat by former US President Donald Trump to "rescue" protesters. The warning comes amid nationwide demonstrations triggered by the sharp depreciation of Iran's rial, with clashes resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries. Iranian officials attribute the economic crisis to "cruel" Western sanctions reimposed after the US withdrew from the 2015 nuclear deal. While acknowledging the right to peaceful protest, authorities condemn violent incidents targeting security forces and public property.

Key Points: Iran Vows to "Forcefully Reject" US Interference Over Protests

  • Iran rejects US interference
  • Protests over currency collapse
  • Clashes leave 3 dead, 13 wounded
  • Blames "cruel" Western sanctions
  • Rial plunges after US nuclear deal exit
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Iranian FM vows to 'forcefully reject' interference after Trump's threat to 'rescue' protesters

Iran's FM warns US against interference after Trump's "rescue" threat amid protests over economic crisis and currency collapse.

"Iran's armed forces are on standby and know exactly where to aim – Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, Jan 3

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi vowed to "forcefully reject" any interference in the country's internal affairs, after US President Donald Trump earlier warned that the United States would act if Iran "kills peaceful protesters."

In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi said Iran's armed forces "are on standby and know exactly where to aim" if its sovereignty is violated, responding to Trump's earlier comments on Truth Social, in which he claimed the United States would "come to their rescue" if Iran shot peaceful protesters, Xinhua news agency reported.

Since Sunday, protests have erupted in a number of Iranian cities over the sharp depreciation of the national currency rial.

Araghchi said that peaceful protest is the right of Iranians affected by exchange rate volatility, but noted isolated incidents of violence, including attacks on a police station and Molotov cocktails thrown at officers. He added that criminal attacks on public property cannot be tolerated.

At least three people were killed and 13 security personnel were wounded in clashes during protests in two Iranian provinces over the past 24 hours, Iranian media reported Thursday.

Saeid Pourali, deputy governor of Iran's western Lorestan province for political, security, and social affairs, attributed the recent protests to economic grievances.

He stressed that economic pressures, including currency volatility and livelihood concerns, have come from "cruel" Western sanctions.

The Iranian rial has weakened sharply since the United States withdrew from Iran's 2015 nuclear deal in 2018 and reimposed sanctions. The US dollar currently trades at a rate of over 1.35 million rials on the open market.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian, I understand the value of sovereignty. No nation should accept threats disguised as 'rescue' missions. The people of Iran should be allowed to resolve their issues. External interference only makes things worse, we've seen that in our own neighborhood. 🙏
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Aman W
The economic sanctions are truly cruel. When a currency collapses to 1.35 million rials to a dollar, it's the common people who suffer the most. The world needs more dialogue and less coercion. Hope peace prevails.
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Sarah B
While I agree foreign interference is wrong, the Iranian government must also listen to the legitimate grievances of its people. Peaceful protest is a right. The loss of life is tragic, no matter where it happens.
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Vikram M
Trump's statement is pure provocation. It's like poking a beehive and then offering to save you from the bees. India has always believed in non-interference. This kind of rhetoric destabilizes the whole region.
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Kavya N
Very complex situation. The common Iranian is caught between their government's policies and devastating Western sanctions. The solution has to come from within, not from tweets by foreign leaders. Hope for a peaceful resolution soon.

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