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Ex-President Trump has warned of involvement in Iran if its government use lethal force against protesters, resulting in cautionary statements from senior Iranian officials that any involvement from Washington would overstep a definitive limit.

An Online Declaration Escalates Tensions

Through a online statement on Friday, the former president stated that if Iran were to shoot and kill demonstrators, the America would “intervene on their behalf”. He added, “our response is imminent,” without clarifying what that could entail in actual terms.

Unrest Continue into the Sixth Day Amid Economic Turmoil

Public unrest are now in their sixth day, constituting the biggest in recent memory. The ongoing protests were catalyzed by an steep fall in the country's money on Sunday, with its value dropping to about a historic low, intensifying an existing financial crisis.

Seven people have been confirmed dead, including a member of the state-affiliated group. Videos reportedly show law enforcement carrying firearms, with the audio of gunfire audible in the background.

Iranian Authorities Deliver Strong Warnings

In response to the statement, an official, adviser to the supreme leader, cautioned that Iran’s national security were a “definitive boundary, not material for reckless social media posts”.

“Any external involvement nearing the country's stability on false pretenses will be met with a regret-inducing response,” Shamkhani wrote.

A separate high-ranking figure, Ali Larijani, claimed the US and Israel of orchestrating the unrest, a frequent accusation by the government in response to protests.

“The US should understand that US intervention in this domestic matter will lead to turmoil in the Middle East and the damage to American interests,” Larijani wrote. “The American people must know that Trump is the one that began this escalation, and they should consider the security of their military personnel.”

Background of Conflict and Demonstration Scale

The nation has vowed to strike US troops based in the region in the before, and in June it launched strikes on Al-Udeid airbase in the Gulf after the US struck its nuclear facilities.

The present unrest have taken place in the capital but have also spread to other urban centers, such as a major city. Business owners have gone on strike in protest, and students have gathered on campuses. Though the currency crisis are the central grievance, protesters have also voiced calls for change and criticized what they said was graft and poor governance.

Presidential Stance Shifts

The head of state, the president, offered talks with representatives, adopting a less confrontational approach than authorities did during the earlier demonstrations, which were met with force. He said that he had ordered the administration to listen to the protesters’ “legitimate demands”.

The recent deaths of protesters, though, could signal that the state are adopting a tougher stance as they address the protests as they persist. A statement from the state security apparatus on recently warned that it would respond forcefully against any outside meddling or “unrest” in the country.

As the government grapple with protests at home, it has sought to counter allegations from the United States that it is rebuilding its nuclear programme. Tehran has said that it is no longer enriching uranium anywhere in the country and has expressed it is ready for dialogue with the west.