US President Donald Trump warned Tehran against theuse of lethal force on protesters, stressing that serious consequences wouldfollow if demonstrators were killed.
Trump had cautioned earlier this month that Iran’sleadership would face repercussions if protesters were shot.
Unrest began on December 28 after the Iranian rialplunged to a record low of about 1.45 million per US dollar, driving sharp foodprice increases. Initial merchant strikes in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar spread to atleast 25 provinces, with demonstrations later adopting political slogans. TheHuman Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) recorded at least 36 deaths,including two security personnel, and 2,076 detentions since the protestsbegan, while authorities have not released official casualty or arrest figures.
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