Iran Guard Commander Warns US: 'Finger on the Trigger' Amid Rising Tensions

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Iran Guard Commander Warns US: 'Finger on the Trigger' Amid Rising Tensions
- •Iran's Revolutionary Guard commander, Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, stated the force is "more ready than ever, finger on the trigger" as US warships head to the Middle East.
- •Pakpour warned the US and Israel against "any miscalculation," emphasizing the Guard's readiness to execute orders from the Commander-in-Chief.
- •Tensions are high following a bloody crackdown on recent Iranian protests, which began due to currency collapse and resulted in thousands of deaths.
- •US President Donald Trump has warned Iran, setting red lines for military action if peaceful demonstrators are killed or arrested individuals are mass executed.
- •The escalating situation has led several European airlines, including Air France, KLM, and Luxair, to cancel flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv due to Middle East instability.
Why It Matters: Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns the US amid heightened tensions, while airlines cancel flights due to regional instability.
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