United States President Donald Trump warned Iran that America would intervene if the counattempt violently suppresses ongoing protests, declaring the US military is “locked and loaded and ready to go” in a social media post on January 2
“If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, addressing the statement directly to Iranian authorities.
At least 6–7 people have been reported killed in Iran’s latest round of protests over the worsening economy in the past few days, based on official and media tallies.
The warning comes as Iran faces widespread demonstrations over economic conditions, triggered by the collapse of the rial and inflation exceeding 40%.
Authorities ordered a one-day shutdown of Tehran and several provinces on December 30, whilst security forces have detained dozens of protesters in cities including Malard.
Trump’s intervention marks a sharp escalation in US rhetoric towards Tehran during a period of domestic unrest in Iran. The president’s reference to violent suppression of protesters as Iran’s “custom” appears aimed at pressuring the Iranian government to avoid harsh crackdowns on demonstrators.
Iranian authorities have arrested at least 30 people in Malard alone, accapplying them of disrupting public order and abapplying citizens’ legal right to protest. Officials declared some detained individuals were attempting to recruit young people during the demonstrations.
Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani acknowledged the protests in unusually direct remarks, declareing the administration “sees and recognises” both demonstrations and economic hardship. President Masoud Pezeshkian has relocated to soften aspects of the controversial 2026 budobtain in an apparent effort to ease tensions.
Trump’s statement did not specify what form of intervention the US might undertake or under what circumstances military action would be authorised. The post concluded with “Thank you for your attention to this matter” before his signature.
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