"Global leaders have been divided on the protests, with the US and its allies backing the protesters. The sustained nationwide protests that have gripped Iran since late December have divided global opinion, with some governments raising concern about what they fear are foreign, instigated riots, while others have accused Iran's leaders of responding violently to those protesting. Several senior Iranian figures have acknowledged the grievances of the demonstrators but have attempted to distinguish between people motivated by economic duress and rising costs, and what they have described as rioters seeking to sow discord, as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated."
"Araghchi has said Iran is not seeking war but told Al Jazeera that Tehran was prepared for all options after US President Donald Trump threatened military action over the response to the protests. The semiofficial Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday that 109 security personnel had been killed in the protests. Authorities have not confirmed the number of demonstrators who have been killed, but opposition activists based outside the country said the death toll is higher and includes hundreds of protesters. Al Jazeera cannot independently verify either figure."
"United States President Donald Trump has warned Iran's leaders against using lethal force against demonstrators and has repeatedly said the US is considering military action. The military is looking at it, and we're looking at some very strong options. We'll make a determination, he told reporters on board Air Force One late on Sunday. Last week, in a post on Truth Social, Trump's social media site, he said: Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!"
Sustained nationwide protests have gripped Iran since late December and have produced sharply divided global reactions. Some governments express concern the unrest is being inflamed by foreign instigators, while others criticize Iran's leadership for violent responses to demonstrators. Iranian officials acknowledge economic grievances and rising costs for many protesters while labeling others as rioters seeking to sow discord. Reported casualty figures differ widely: a semiofficial agency reported 109 security personnel killed, opposition activists say hundreds of protesters have died, and independent verification of those figures remains lacking. The United States and Israel have publicly supported protesters and signaled possible responses to Iran's actions.
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