Violent Protests Rage in Tehran as Regime Fears Escalate Under Trump's Warning.
Tensions boiled over in Iran's capital, Tehran, as anti-regime protests entered their 14th day on Saturday, with at least 65 people killed and 2,311 arrested by Friday. Armed protesters clashed with security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood, with repeated gunfire reported in cellphone videos shared with Iranian TV.
The demonstrations have become increasingly violent, with protesters shouting slogans such as "Death to Khamenei!" and "We are all together!" amid widespread internet outages and a sweeping ban on social media. Authorities have also imposed strict curfews and imposed harsh punishments for anyone caught participating in the protests.
US President Donald Trump warned of a forceful US response if Iran's regime resorts to mass violence, stating that "Iran's in big trouble" as unrest spreads across the country. He urged restraint but made it clear that Washington would not tolerate further human rights abuses. Trump also claimed that the US was watching the situation closely and vowed to hit Iran hard where it hurts.
The protests have expanded to 190 cities nationwide, with protesters demanding an end to corruption and the regime's authoritarian rule. The National Council of Resistance in Iran claims that protesters are fighting for freedom and democracy, but dissident politician Maryam Rajavi warned that the demonstrations would not be extinguished without a fight.
As tensions continue to escalate, flights to Iran have been suspended by several major airlines, including Lufthansa, flydubai, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, and Austrian Airlines. The situation remains fluid, with protesters taking to the streets once again on Saturday to demand justice for those killed during the protests.
With Iran facing mounting international pressure and widespread unrest at home, it's clear that this crisis is far from over.
Tensions boiled over in Iran's capital, Tehran, as anti-regime protests entered their 14th day on Saturday, with at least 65 people killed and 2,311 arrested by Friday. Armed protesters clashed with security forces in the Tehranpars neighborhood, with repeated gunfire reported in cellphone videos shared with Iranian TV.
The demonstrations have become increasingly violent, with protesters shouting slogans such as "Death to Khamenei!" and "We are all together!" amid widespread internet outages and a sweeping ban on social media. Authorities have also imposed strict curfews and imposed harsh punishments for anyone caught participating in the protests.
US President Donald Trump warned of a forceful US response if Iran's regime resorts to mass violence, stating that "Iran's in big trouble" as unrest spreads across the country. He urged restraint but made it clear that Washington would not tolerate further human rights abuses. Trump also claimed that the US was watching the situation closely and vowed to hit Iran hard where it hurts.
The protests have expanded to 190 cities nationwide, with protesters demanding an end to corruption and the regime's authoritarian rule. The National Council of Resistance in Iran claims that protesters are fighting for freedom and democracy, but dissident politician Maryam Rajavi warned that the demonstrations would not be extinguished without a fight.
As tensions continue to escalate, flights to Iran have been suspended by several major airlines, including Lufthansa, flydubai, Turkish Airlines, AJet, Pegasus, Qatar Airways, and Austrian Airlines. The situation remains fluid, with protesters taking to the streets once again on Saturday to demand justice for those killed during the protests.
With Iran facing mounting international pressure and widespread unrest at home, it's clear that this crisis is far from over.
. Trump's all talk and no action as usual. Threats of force are just gonna make things worse, you know? The protests are getting out of hand, but I guess that's what happens when you have an entire generation fed up with the regime 
. And don't even get me started on the airline suspensions - poor people can't travel to visit their families or friends anymore 
. It's just a big mess now and I'm not sure how it's gonna end 
it's crazy how things can escalate so quickly. usa warning iran... like what's gonna happen next? 
anyone with info about the ppl arrested & killed gotta speak up. we should all be thinking of them & wishing for peace in iran 
. Protesting for freedom and democracy is one thing, but when you're faced with brutal crackdowns and no internet access, it can be super tough to keep going 
. I feel like the protesters are being really brave just by showing up on the streets every day, even when they know there's a risk of getting arrested or hurt 
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. It feels like the Iranian government is being backed into a corner and it's making things even worse for the protesters.
. I hope they can find a peaceful way out of this crisis, but it's hard to see right now 
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how can the us just come out of the woodwork like trump did & threaten them with forceful response? like whats gonna happen to all those ppl caught in the middle 
i feel so bad for everyone involved 
also sus that maryam rajavi said protesters wont stop fighting without a fight 
does that mean theres more to come? 
anyway gotta stay safe & keep an eye on this situation 
and Trump just chiming in... like he's some kinda hero or something. newsflash dude: you can't just swoop in with your threats of force and expect everything to magically solve itself. 
. I'm worried about those 65 people who lost their lives already... can't we all just try to stay calm and figure out peaceful solutions for once? 
. The fact that flights have been suspended too is just another sign of how serious things are. It's not looking good for Iran right now... I guess we'll just have to keep watching and hoping someone can find a way to calm the situation down 
i'm all for freedom and democracy but some protests can be really violent too 
. I'm not sure what the solution is here, but one thing's for sure: it's gonna take a lot more than just words to calm things down 
and it's not looking good for anyone involved. i mean, i get that protesters wanna call out the regime's corruption and human rights abuses, but this level of violence is not the answer 
i mean what's the point of warning iran about a forceful response? are they gonna take him seriously? 
and another thing, 65 people killed already? that's not exactly subtle, is it? 
. And I feel for all the innocent people who are caught up in the middle of this mess - they deserve better than to have their freedom curtailed by a government that claims to represent them 
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