The war of words between Tehran and Washington is heating up again. US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning: if Iran violently suppresses peaceful protesters, America is "locked and loaded" to intervene and "rescue" them. But Iran's response was swift and sarcastic.
Ali Shamkhani, a key adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fired back by reminding the world of US track records in Afghanistan—where a hasty 2021 withdrawal left chaos and equipment to the Taliban—and Iraq, which paved the way for ISIS's rise. He branded Trump's tweet as "adventurism" and warned that any meddling near Iran's security would face a "regret-inducing" cut-off.
Amid reports of anti-regime chants in circulating videos (which Iranian officials dismiss as AI-faked by enemies), the exchange underscores lingering tensions. Tehran views such threats as empty posturing, while highlighting perceived US hypocrisy in regional interventions.
This latest spat revives old rivalries, with both sides digging in—no signs of de-escalation as protests rumors swirl and global eyes watch closely.
TL;DR
- Trump threatens US intervention if Iran harms peaceful protesters.
- Warns America is "locked and loaded" for rescue.
- Iran's Ali Shamkhani mocks US record in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Cites hasty withdrawals leading to Taliban gains and ISIS rise.
- Calls Trump's statement adventurism; warns of regrettable response.
- Iranian official dismisses protest videos as AI-fabricated by enemies.
- Reports of chants against Supreme Leader and for exiled Shah.
- Shamkhani: Any intervening hand will be "cut off".
- Highlights Iran's red line on national security.
- Escalates verbal confrontation between US and Iran.
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