Shafaq News– Washington
US President Donald Trump warned Tehran against theuse of lethal force on protesters, stressing that serious consequences wouldfollow if demonstrators were killed.
During an interview with US radio host Hugh Hewitt onThursday, Trump said he had conveyed clear messages to Iranian authorities andsuggested that some reported deaths may have resulted from crowd stampedesrather than direct action by security forces. Responsibility in such cases, he argued,is not always clear.
Trump had cautioned earlier this month that Iran’sleadership would face repercussions if protesters were shot.
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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.
As protests expanded, Iranian President MasoudPezeshkian instructed relevant ministries and institutions toopen channels of dialogue with demonstrators and urged law enforcement agenciesto avoid the use of force, while stressing citizens’ right to peacefulexpression.
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