Iran's Parliament has issued an open threat to America and Israel. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Kalibaf said that if America attacks Iran, Israel and all American military bases, bases and ships present in the region will be Iran's target. Inside the Parliament, MPs were seen raising slogans of Down with America. Kalibaf clearly said that Iran will not be limited to just retaliating, but can attack even earlier as soon as there are signs of danger.
The ongoing protests against the government in Iran have intensified for the last two weeks. These demonstrations have spread from the capital Tehran to the country's second biggest city, Mashhad. 116 people have died in the violence and clashes, while more than 26 hundred people have been arrested. The Iranian government has shut down internet and international phone services across the country. Due to this, it has become difficult for correct information to reach the outside world.
This statement has come at a time when US President Donald Trump iran Are adopting a tough stance regarding this. Trump supported Iranian protesters on social media, saying that Iran is perhaps closer to freedom than ever before and that America is ready to help. According to the reports of New York Times and Wall Street Journal, Trump has been told the options of military action on Iran, although no final decision has been taken yet.
The US State Department has also warned that Trump's threats should not be taken lightly. The parliament proceedings were broadcast live on Iranian state TV, in which Kalibaf praised the police and the Revolutionary Guard, especially the Basij forces. Iran's Attorney General has also warned that those who join or help in the demonstration will be considered enemies of God, and face the death penalty.
Protests in Iran began on December 28, when the value of the Iranian currency Rial fell drastically. At present the value of one American dollar has exceeded 14 lakh riyals. Initially the protest was about inflation and economic conditions, but gradually it turned into an open challenge to the religious authority established after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has also appealed to the people to take to the streets.
