US EditionTrump's warning looms over Iran protests response
Iran's internet blackout aims to curb unrest amid protests fueled by economic woes; over 60 deaths reported since Dec. 28, with U.S. President Trump issuing stern warnings.
- On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran as videos showed protests nationwide and Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology ordered an internet shutdown.
- Economic hardship drove the initial demonstrations, as the rial lost half its value last year and inflation topped 40 per cent in December, widening grievances in Iran.
- Security forces have deployed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Basij militia, and anti‑riot police, showing restraint in Tehran on Thursday but using lethal force in other cities.
- Legal authorities in Tehran warned that `those committing sabotage or engaging in clashes with security forces would face the death penalty` as Iranian rights group HRANA reported at least 62 deaths since Dec 28 and at least 17 flights between Dubai and Iran were cancelled.
- Tehran appears to be balancing protest suppression and avoiding foreign retaliation, with Iran's foreign minister saying Friday the chance of foreign military intervention is "very low".
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