Iran Protests Escalate: Trump's Threats, Iran's Retaliation, Khamenei's Future at Stake

• Iran faces severe crisis with protests over inflation, economy, human rights, and political issues since December 28.
• Human rights organizations claim thousands dead, injured, and arrested due to government crackdown on protesters.
• US President Donald Trump issued threats, warning Iran against nuclear sites and urging protesters to seize institutions.
• Iran retaliated, with its National Security Chief blaming Trump and Netanyahu for chaos, and lodging a UN complaint.
• Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's former Shah, urged the Iranian army to side with the people amidst the ongoing turmoil.

Why It Matters: Iran's future hangs in balance as protests intensify, fueled by internal strife and external pressures from Trump.