In a chilling escalation of tensions, Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel, stating that they will be targeted if America decides to intervene militarily in response to the ongoing protests challenging Iran’s theocracy. The protests, now in their third week, have seen demonstrators flooding the streets in major cities like Tehran and Mashhad, demanding political change and an end to the current regime.
According to ABC News, the death toll from the protests has reached at least 203 people, with activists claiming that the actual number could be much higher. The crackdown on protesters has been brutal, with security forces reportedly using live ammunition to quell the uprising. The situation has prompted global concern, with human rights groups condemning the excessive use of force by Iranian authorities.
Iran’s warning comes amidst growing tensions with the US, as President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of military action against Iran. NBC News reported that Trump is considering all options, including military intervention, in response to the violent crackdown on protesters. The situation has put neighboring Israel on high alert, with concerns that they could be targeted in the event of a US strike against Iran.
In response to the escalating crisis, Iran has stated that they are “prepared for war” and have kept communication channels open with the US, despite the lack of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Strait Times reported that Iran’s warning to the US and Israel underscores the seriousness of the situation and the potential for further conflict in the region.
As families in Iran search for their loved ones among the growing number of body bags, the gravity of the situation becomes even more apparent. France 24 shared graphic images of bodies accumulating at a morgue in Kahrizak, south of Tehran, as families desperately try to identify their missing relatives. The protests, which began over economic grievances, have now evolved into a broader movement calling for political change and an end to the current regime.
The situation in Iran is fluid and volatile, with the potential for further violence and instability. As the international community watches closely, the need for a peaceful resolution to the crisis becomes increasingly urgent. The world waits to see how the US, Israel, and Iran will navigate this dangerous and precarious situation.
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Reference:
1. ABC News: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/death-toll-2-week-protests-challenging-irans-theocracy-129098403
2. NPR: https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5673918/iran-warns-u-s-and-israel-against-military-actions-after-deadly-protests-crackdown
3. Strait Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-says-prepared-for-war-as-alarm-grows-over-protest-toll
4. NBC News: https://www.today.com/video/trump-weighs-military-action-on-iran-after-500-protesters-killed-255788101997
5. France 24: https://www.france24.com/en/iran-families-search-for-loved-ones-among-body-bags-1
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