📰 In a recent interview with a conservative radio host on Thursday, US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran: if its authorities 'start killing people' protesting in the country, 'we are going to hit them very hard.'
Trump's comments follow repeated alerts from the White House and senior US officials that Washington would respond forcefully if Iran cracks down on peaceful demonstrators. It reflects growing tensions over months of street protests in Iran.
Tehran's Foreign Ministry swiftly fired back, calling the US remarks 'interventionist and deceptive.' In a statement, it accused the Trump administration of long-standing pressure and interference, saying the threats showed more hostility than genuine concern for the Iranian people.
As this diplomatic sparring unfolds, young people across South Asia and Southeast Asia are watching closely. From Instagram debates to Twitter threads, the question on everyone's mind is: could these threats spark a wider conflict? 🤔
What to watch next: will US-Iran tensions escalate? We'll keep you posted on all the updates. Stay tuned! 🔔
Reference(s):
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