Trump warns Iran after protests turn deadly across several provinces

On January 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to the Iranian government, stating that the United States is "locked and loaded and ready to go" if authorities continue to use deadly force against peaceful protesters. Trump vowed on Truth Social that if Iran "violently kills peaceful protesters," the U.S. will "come to their rescue".  The unrest began on December 28, 2025, sparked by a dramatic collapse of the Iranian rial (now roughly 1.4 million per US$1) and soaring food inflation, which reached 64.2% in late 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!