Trump warned Iran of severe strikes over suppression of protests.
09.01.2026
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Shostal Oleksandr
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Statement by Donald Trump
According to The Sun: Donald Trump stated that the US 'will start shooting' if the Iranian regime continues to kill protesters. The president shared his thoughts with journalists, noting that Iran is in 'big trouble' as mass demonstrations are taking place across the country.
“If they start killing people as they did in the past, we will hit them very hard...”
This statement from Trump emphasizes the seriousness of the situation in Iran and the potential international consequences if violence against protesters continues. The US president's calls indicate Washington's readiness to respond harshly to the actions of the Iranian authorities, which could affect future relations between the countries and escalate the conflict in the region.
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