Iranian MPs Don Military Uniforms, Khamenei Threatens Regional War Amid US Tensions

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News18•01-02-2026, 19:25
Iranian MPs Don Military Uniforms, Khamenei Threatens Regional War Amid US Tensions
- •Iranian MPs wore Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) uniforms in parliament to protest the EU's 'terrorist organization' designation.
- •Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that a US military attack on Iran would ignite a regional war across the Middle East.
- •Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated Iran would consider European armies as terrorist groups if the IRGC is targeted.
- •Iran began live-fire exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about global oil supply.
- •Khamenei dismissed recent nationwide protests as a foreign-orchestrated coup, while Trump warned against mass executions.
Why It Matters: Iran escalates defiance against Western pressure, with MPs protesting and Khamenei threatening regional war.
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