Iran warns US and Israel will be targets if America strikes over protests
Summary
Iran warns the US and Israel as legitimate targets if America strikes over nationwide protests challenging the Iranian theocracy, with growing violence and a heavy crackdown underway.
Key Points
- Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned that the US military and Israel will be legitimate targets if America strikes Iran.
- Nationwide protests in Iran have lasted more than two weeks, resulting in at least 116 deaths and 2,600 detentions amid an internet blackout.
- Iran’s parliament, controlled by hard-liners, showed support for the government with chants of “Death to America!” as protests continue.
- US President Donald Trump has offered support to Iranian protesters and threatened possible military strikes to protect them.
