Shopkeepers and traders protest in the street against the economic conditions and Iran's embattled currency in Tehran on December 29, 2025. (Photo by HANDOUT / FARS NEWS AGENCY / AFP)
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Moneycontrol02-01-2026, 18:16

Iran Warns US: "Security is a Red Line" Amid Protests, Threatens "Regret-Inducing Response"

  • Iran issued a strong warning to the US against intervening in its internal affairs amid ongoing protests.
  • Ali Shamkhani, adviser to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated "Iran's security is a red line" and threatened a "regret-inducing response" to any intervention.
  • The warning followed Donald Trump's statement that the US would "come to their rescue" if Iran violently suppressed protesters.
  • Protests, now in their sixth day, are driven by worsening economic conditions and rising prices, with 7 deaths reported.
  • Senior Iranian official Ali Larijani blamed the US and Israel for fueling unrest, warning of regional chaos from US intervention.

Why It Matters: Iran firmly warns the US against intervention in its internal protests, escalating tensions.

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