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Iran Threatens Preemptive Action Amid Widespread Protests

1/7/2026

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Iran's National Defense Council warned of possible preemptive military action against perceived threats amid protests tied to economic issues.
The council said Iran's security and territorial integrity are "uncrossable redlines" in this crisis.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed distrust toward Israeli assurances, and President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the regime's struggle.
Violence has killed at least 35 people and protests have occurred in more than 250 locations across Iran.

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Iran's National Defense Council warned of possible preemptive military action against perceived threats amid protests tied to economic issues.
The council said Iran's security and territorial integrity are "uncrossable redlines" in this crisis.
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed distrust toward Israeli assurances, and President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged the regime's struggle.
Violence has killed at least 35 people and protests have occurred in more than 250 locations across Iran.