Iran Threatens US and Israel Amidst Nationwide Protests

Nationwide Protests in Iran

• ✊ Protests challenging Iran's theocracy have continued for two weeks, with demonstrators in Tehran and Mashhad.
• ⚠️ Activists report at least 116 people have died and 2,600 have been detained by authorities.
• 🚫 Iran has responded by shutting off the internet and telephone lines.

Iranian Parliament Speaker's Threats

• 🚨 Iran's Parliament Speaker, Muhammad Bagar Khalibbuff, directly threatened the United States and Israel.
• 💥 These threats were made in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's warnings of potential military intervention in the ongoing demonstrations.
• 🗣️ Lawmakers were seen on Iranian state television shouting "death to America."

Potential Military Action

• 🇺🇸 It remains unclear what would trigger U.S. military involvement.
• ⚡ Khalibbuff also stated Iran would be willing to take preemptive military action.
• 📜 Ultimately, any military operation would require approval from Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Hamenei.