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Trump Vows US "Rescue" if Iran Kills Protesters Amid Unrest

  • Donald Trump stated the US would "come to their rescue" if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters.
  • His statement, posted on Truth Social, warned the US is "locked and loaded and ready to go."
  • The warning comes amid significant unrest in Iran over worsening economic conditions and rising prices.
  • Iranian media and rights groups reported several deaths, including 3 protesters killed in Lorestan during clashes.
  • Protests, initially by shopkeepers, have escalated into violent confrontations with security forces.

Why It Matters: Trump threatens US intervention if Iran suppresses protests violently, as unrest escalates over economic woes.

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