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Jay Gotera

EXPLAINED: Trump vows to hammer iran if it kills protesters as khamenei plots russia escape | Rare Historical Photos

US President Donald Trump and Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid escalating threats and protests. (Credit: AFP/Getty Images)

The United States has issued a warning to Iran, with President Donald Trump vowing severe repercussions should the regime employ lethal force against ongoing widespread protests.

Simultaneously, reports have surfaced detailing a potential escape plan for Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to Russia, painting a picture of escalating internal turmoil within the Iranian government. The nation is currently witnessing its second week of demonstrations, raising concerns of a potentially wider regional conflict.

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