Iran Warns Trump Against Intervention

Iranian authorities have sharply criticised comments by US President Donald Trump, who threatened possible intervention amid ongoing protests in Iran driven by worsening economic conditions, according to Anadolu.

In a statement Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Iran would not tolerate outside interference, stressing that domestic challenges would be addressed internally through dialogue and public engagement.

Baghaei said a review of Washington’s past actions showed that US claims of concern for the Iranian people lacked credibility. He pointed to a series of historical events, including the 1953 overthrow of Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, the downing of an Iranian passenger plane in 1988, American support for Saddam Hussein during the Iran-Iraq war, and backing for Israel during last year’s strikes on Iran.

He added that current threats were again being framed as concern for Iranian citizens, calling them a clear violation of international law and national sovereignty.

Trump earlier on Friday said the United States was prepared to “come to the rescue” of Iranian demonstrators protesting the country’s deteriorating economy and the sharp fall of the national currency, the rial. He warned that Washington was ready to act if Iranian authorities used force against protesters.

Strong reactions also came from Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former head of Iran’s top security council. Writing on X, Shamkhani said Iranians were well aware of the consequences of past US “rescue missions,” citing Iraq, Afghanistan and Gaza. He warned that any attempt to threaten Iran’s security would face a firm response, calling national security a “red line.”

Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, also condemned Trump’s remarks, saying foreign interference would destabilise the Middle East and severely damage US interests. In a post on X, he suggested that recent statements by US and Israeli officials had revealed coordinated intentions behind the scenes.

Larijani said Iran differentiated between ordinary protesters, including shopkeepers, and those engaging in disorder. He warned that US involvement in what he described as an internal issue would have serious regional consequences. He also cautioned that American actions could endanger US troops, placing responsibility squarely on Trump.

The protests began last week at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, a central hub for small traders, and have since spread to other parts of the country. Demonstrators have voiced frustration over economic instability and declining purchasing power.

While many gatherings have remained peaceful, clashes have been reported in some areas, with casualties confirmed. Iranian officials have accused unnamed foreign actors of encouraging violence among demonstrators.

A key driver of the unrest has been the rapid fall of the Iranian rial, which has plunged to around 135,000 against the US dollar, dealing a severe blow to local businesses and livelihoods.