Iran's foreign minister has slammed Donald Trump's interventionist rhetoric regarding the ongoing protests in the country as 'reckless and dangerous'. In a recent social media post, Trump threatened to 'come to the rescue' of Iranian protesters if peaceful demonstrators were harmed, sparking a strong response from Abbas Araghchi. Araghchi's comments come as protests, sparked by economic woes and fueled by anger at the country's clerical rulers, have spread to multiple cities, with reports of clashes between security forces and demonstrators. The protests, the most widespread since 2022, have seen at least eight deaths, with Iranian authorities warning of a 'decisive response' to any attempts at instability. Trump's statement, which has been condemned by Iran's UN Ambassador, has further heightened tensions, with Araghchi emphasizing that Iran will 'forcefully reject any interference in their internal affairs'. The situation remains fluid, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressing a willingness to listen to protesters' demands, while the country's Prosecutor General warns of a strong response to any unrest.
