The confrontation comes as Iran faces its biggest wave of protests since 2022, sparked by economic hardship and public anger toward the ruling system. Human rights monitors claim close to 500 protesters have been killed, with thousands more arrested during a sweeping security crackdown.
Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, said the US military was reviewing powerful response options, while cautioning that further bloodshed could force American intervention. Iran’s foreign minister countered that foreign threats only worsen the crisis and accused outside forces of trying to exploit the unrest.
As protests continue despite internet blackouts, the standoff has raised fears of a wider regional conflict involving Israel and US military assets in the Middle East. While there are reports of possible negotiations, the situation remains volatile and unpredictable.
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