Trump Threatens ‘Very Strong Action’ Against Iran Following Deadly Protest Crackdown

 Trump Threatens ‘Very Strong Action’ Against Iran Following Deadly Protest Crackdown.

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WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the Iranian government of “very strong action” if it proceeds with the execution of anti-government protesters. The warning comes amid reports of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Iran, where security forces have engaged in a month-long, lethal crackdown on nationwide demonstrations.

Escalation and Human Rights Concerns

Human rights monitors, including the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), report that the death toll has surged past 2,400 since protests erupted in late December. International concern has intensified following reports that a 26-year-old detainee, Erfan Soltani, faced imminent execution.

Speaking to reporters, President Trump stated that he has received briefings indicating the "killing has stopped," yet he emphasized that all options—including military intervention—remain on the table. "I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters stops," the President wrote on social media, later adding a direct message to demonstrators: "Help is on its way."

Diplomatic and Military Maneuvers

The White House confirmed that the President’s national security team is evaluating a range of "strong options" to respond to the violence. These reportedly include:

Economic Sanctions: The announcement of a 25% tariff on trade with any country doing business with Iran.

Military Contingencies: Briefings on potential long-range missile strikes and cyber operations targeting Iranian infrastructure.

Force Realignment: A "precautionary" reduction of U.S. and UK personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar.

Iranian Response

Tehran has remained defiant. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that while Iran is theoretically open to talks, it remains "prepared for war" against what it characterizes as "evil and foreign interference." The Speaker of Iran’s parliament warned that any U.S. military strike would trigger immediate retaliation against U.S. regional bases and allied interests.

Global Impact

The crisis has been further obscured by a state-imposed internet blackout in Iran, which has severely limited the flow of verified information. International observers noted that the current unrest represents the most significant challenge to the Iranian leadership in decades, with protesters demanding an end to the religious regime led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

As of Wednesday, the U.S. administration continues to signal a willingness to "rescue" protesters, though the specific nature of such an intervention remains undefined.

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