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White House Warns Iran: "Grave Consequences" If Killings Continue

The White House has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating there will be "grave consequences" if the killing of protesters continues. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted the U.S. is monitoring the situation, including reports that 800 scheduled executions were halted. U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham strongly condemned the Iranian regime, accusing it of having "American blood on its hands" and slaughtering people. The warnings come amid ongoing protests over living costs, with widely varying estimates of the death toll.

Key Points: US Warns Iran of Grave Consequences Over Protest Crackdown

  • US warns Iran of severe repercussions
  • Reports of halted executions monitored
  • Senator Graham condemns regime's "slaughter"
  • Protests over living costs continue
  • Death toll estimates range widely
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"If killing continues, there will be grave consequences": White House warns Iranian regime

White House warns Iranian regime of "grave consequences" if killings continue. US monitoring halted executions, as Senator Graham condemns "slaughter."

"If the killing continues, there will be grave consequences. - White House Press Secretary"

Washington DC, January 16

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday said that the US President Donald Trump and his team were "closely monitoring the situation in Iran.

Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, "all options remain on the table for the President"

"The President and his team have communicated to the Iranian regime that if the killing continues, there will be grave consequences. The President understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted. The President and his team are closely monitoring this situation, and all options remain on the table for the President," the White House Press Secretary said.

Meanwhile, US Senator Lindsey Graham alleged that "ayatollah's regime has American blood on its hands" and are "slaughtering people in the streets".

Referring to a media report, the US Senator said, "All the headlines suggesting that our so-called Arab allies have intervened on behalf of Iran to avoid decisive military action by President Trump are beyond disturbing. The ayatollah's regime has American blood on its hands. They are slaughtering people in the streets."

Graham further said, "If it is accurate that the Arab response is "action is not necessary against Iran" given this current outrageous slaughter of innocent people, then there will be a dramatic rethinking on my part regarding the nature of the alliances now and in the future," he added in his post.

This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he'd "watch and see" about military action.

Times of Israel reported that the clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in an estimated death toll ranging from under 3,000 to over 12,000.

- ANI

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Priya S
The death toll numbers are horrifying. Over 12,000? My heart goes out to the families. No government should turn on its own people like this. The international community needs to find a way to help without starting another war. 🙏
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Michael C
While the situation is terrible, I'm wary of US intervention. Look at Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya. Their interventions often create more chaos than they solve. The "grave consequences" should be targeted sanctions on the regime's leaders, not ordinary Iranians.
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Siddharth J
This is a complex issue for India. We have historical ties with Iran and need their oil, but we also value human rights. Delhi must walk a diplomatic tightrope. Direct military action by the US would be disastrous for the entire region, including us.
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Rohit P
"All options on the table" is a dangerous phrase. It usually means war. The US should work with the UN and regional powers for a peaceful solution. Another conflict will send oil prices through the roof and hurt our economy badly. 💸
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Kavya N
Respectfully, the US focus seems selective. Where is this outrage for other conflicts? The Iranian people deserve support, but it must be consistent. The world can't have one rule for some and another for others. The protestors' courage is inspiring.

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