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Ex-President Trump has stated he would step in in the Islamic Republic should its authorities use lethal force against demonstrators, resulting in warnings from senior Iranian officials that any involvement from Washington would overstep a definitive limit.

A Public Post Ignites Tensions

Via a online statement on Friday, the former president declared that if Iran were to fire upon demonstrators, the America would “intervene on their behalf”. He noted, “we are prepared to act,” without clarifying what that might mean in practice.

Protests Continue into the Next Phase Amid Economic Strain

Public unrest are now in their sixth day, representing the largest in several years. The present demonstrations were sparked by an steep fall in the national currency on recently, with its worth dropping to about a historic low, intensifying an existing financial crisis.

Seven people have been reported killed, among them a volunteer for the paramilitary organization. Footage circulate showing officials carrying shotguns, with the sound of shooting present in the video.

Tehran's Leaders Issue Strong Rebukes

Addressing the statement, Ali Shamkhani, counselor for the supreme leader, warned that internal matters were a “definitive boundary, not fodder for online provocations”.

“Any foreign interference nearing the country's stability on false pretenses will be met with a swift consequence,” he wrote.

Another leader, the secretary of Iran’s supreme national security council, claimed the outside actors of having a hand in the unrest, a frequent accusation by the government in response to protests.

“Washington needs to know that US intervention in this national affair will lead to destabilisation of the Middle East and the harm to Washington's stakes,” the official wrote. “The public must know that Trump is the one that started this adventure, and they should be concerned for the safety of their soldiers.”

Recent History of Tensions and Protest Nature

The nation has threatened to target US troops stationed in the region in the before, and in recent months it attacked a facility in the Gulf after the American attacks on its nuclear facilities.

The current protests have occurred in Tehran but have also extended to other urban centers, such as Isfahan. Business owners have closed their stores in protest, and students have gathered on university grounds. While the currency crisis are the central grievance, protesters have also chanted political demands and criticized what they said was graft and poor governance.

Presidential Stance Shifts

The head of state, Masoud Pezeshkian, initially invited demonstration organizers, taking a more conciliatory tone than authorities did during the 2022 protests, which were put down harshly. He stated that he had directed the administration to listen to the people's valid concerns.

The loss of life of demonstrators, however, could signal that officials are taking a harder line as they address the protests as they continue. A announcement from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps on Monday stated that it would act decisively against any outside meddling or “sedition” in the country.

As Iranian authorities grapple with internal challenges, it has attempted to refute claims from the United States that it is reviving its nuclear activities. Officials has claimed that it is ceased such work anywhere in the country and has signaled it is open for talks with the international community.