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Iran Warns of Possible Preemptive Military Strikes
Iran’s army chief warns of preemptive strikes if US and Israel intervene amid protests fueled by economic collapse and sanctions; 36 deaths reported, authorities began $7 monthly subsidies.
- On Jan 7, Major-General Amir Hatami warned Iran will not tolerate threats from outside powers and said hostile rhetoric by the United States and Israel, including support for protests, is a direct threat.
- Protests began Dec. 28 when merchants in Tehran's Grand Bazaar shut shops over soaring prices and the Iranian rial trading at over 1.4 million to $1.
- Hatami said Iran's armed forces are far more prepared now than before the June war, citing the June assault that killed at least 1,064 people and noting the June 24 halt after retaliatory operations.
- Human-Rights group HRANA reported at least 36 deaths and 2,076 arrests, with demonstrations spreading to over 280 locations in 27 of Iran's 31 provinces.
- Iran National Defence Council warned it may strike preemptively against `long-standing enemies`, while the government began $7 subsidies to more than 71 million people Wednesday to ease economic anger.
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