"The Iranian government has accused the US of seeking to manufacture a pretext for military intervention, as US president Donald Trump has pledged that help is on its way. Donald Trump has said the US will take very strong action against Iran if the regime starts to execute people as part of their crackdown on the spiralling protests. Trump told CBS News: When they start killing thousands of people and now you're telling me about hanging. We'll see how that's going to work out for them."
"Iranian Patriots, keep protesting take over your institutions!!! help is on its way, Trump said in a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, a day after the White House press secretary said airstrikes were among many, many options the US president was considering. More than 2,000 people have been killed in the protests more than 90% of whom were demonstrators and over 16,700 people have been arrested, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said."
Protests sparked by an economic crisis have escalated into a widespread anti-government movement across Iran. An internet blackout has hindered information flow while reports indicate at least 2,000 people killed and thousands arrested. Hundreds of protesters sustained gunshot wounds to the head and eyes, and doctors describe overwhelmed hospitals and emergency wings. The government accused the US of seeking a pretext for military intervention as the US president pledged help and warned of strong action if executions occur. The US president urged protesters to continue and suggested military options, including airstrikes, are under consideration.
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