A U.S. president has vowed to take direct military action against Iran, escalating tensions amid ongoing protests, while also demanding that the country’s leadership face legal consequences for alleged killings of demonstrators. The remarks signal a sharp shift in rhetoric, framing the crackdown on dissent as a direct threat requiring an international response. The call for prosecution suggests an effort to isolate Iran diplomatically, though the feasibility of such measures remains unclear. The statement underscores deepening divisions between the two nations over human rights and regional influence.
US president promises to hit Iran and calls for the country's leaders to be prosecuted for killing protesters.
