Iran Protests Trump's 'Locked and Loaded' Warning to UN, Vows Decisive Self-Defense

• Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani protested Donald Trump's warning against cracking down on protesters, calling it a violation of international law.
• Trump had threatened US intervention ("locked and loaded") if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters" amid ongoing economic hardship protests.
• Iran's letter to the UN stated it would "exercise self-defence decisively" if attacked and held the US responsible for any escalation.
• Iranian officials declared national security a "red line," warning against foreign interference and regret-inducing responses.
• UN Human Rights expressed concern over the protests and violence, urging authorities to uphold rights to peaceful assembly.

Why It Matters: Iran warns UN it will defend itself "decisively" against US threats amid Trump's "locked and loaded" warning.