Iran's army pledges to defend national interests after US backs protesters
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Iran's army pledges to defend national interests after US backs protesters
"The Army, under the command of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, together with other armed forces, in addition to monitoring enemy movements in the region, will resolutely protect and safeguard national interests, the country's strategic infrastructure, and public property, the military said. Iran's elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) which operates separately from the army also warned on Saturday that safeguarding the 1979 revolution's achievements and the country's security was a red line, state TV reported."
"Earlier on Saturday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio once again expressed Washington's support for the people of Iran after Iranian authorities blacked out the internet, as they sought to curb deadly protests. The United States supports the brave people of Iran, Rubio posted on X. The post came hours after Trump issued a new warning to Iran's leaders, saying, You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too."
Iranian armed forces pledged to protect national interests, strategic infrastructure, and public property while monitoring enemy movements in the region. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared safeguarding the 1979 revolution's achievements and national security a red line. The military accused Israel and hostile terrorist groups of seeking to undermine public security as authorities intensified efforts to quell widespread antigovernment protests over the rising cost of living, which have left dozens dead. Iranian authorities imposed an internet blackout amid attempts to curb demonstrations. US officials voiced support for protesters and issued warnings to Iran's leadership.
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