00:00President Donald Trump says the United States will intervene if Iran uses lethal force against peaceful protesters.
00:09His comments come as demonstrations turn deadly on Thursday as anger over rising prices and a collapsing currency sparked clashes across multiple provinces.
00:20In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. would come to the aid of peaceful demonstrators and added the country is locked and loaded and ready to go if they are attacked.
00:33Local media reported that three protesters were killed and at least 17 others injured during a clash at a police station in Loristan province in western Iran.
00:43Protesters reportedly entered the building, fought with officers and set fire to police vehicles.
00:48The protests are the largest in three years, sparked by frustration over inflation and the government's handling of the economy.
00:55Iran's economy has been under pressure from years of western sanctions and regional conflicts.
01:01Last year, the rial lost around half its value against the dollar and inflation hit more than 42% in December.
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