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Shafaq News– Tehran
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Sunday declared
that the country is engaged in a comprehensive war with Israel and the United
States, urging lawmakers to closely track the “enemy plots.”
During a parliament session, Ghalibaf outlined that Iran faces conflicts
simultaneously on economic, knowledge-based, military, and terrorist fronts. He
noted that while economic, knowledge, and psychological battles have persisted
for years, they have grown increasingly complex in recent times.
Addressing US President Donald Trump, he cautioned that any attack on
Iran would trigger a response targeting Israel and US military bases in the
region, which he described as “legitimate targets.”
His remarks come amid nationwide protests that began on December 28 over
mounting economic pressures. The rial has tumbled sharply, exceeding 145,000
per US dollar, driving up prices. Tasnim News reported that demonstrations have
dropped by nearly 90% compared with their peak days.
Earlier, Iran indicated that its army could intervene if security
conditions deteriorate, accusing the United States and Israel of instigating
unrest. Trump maintained that Washington could respond militarily if Iranian
authorities harm protesters.
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, immediately classified a
segment of the protesters as “rioters” serving Trump, warning that Iran would
not tolerate individuals advancing foreign interests.
Iranian authorities have yet to release official casualty or arrest
figures. While numbers remain undisclosed, the US-based Human Rights Activists
News Agency (HRANA) documented demonstrations at nearly 300 locations across
111 cities in all 31 provinces, reporting at least 50 deaths, including police officers,
and over 2,200 arrests.
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