The situation in Iran is getting more serious. There have been protests there since 28 December. The bitterness spell in society has spread a violent economical crisis. It started with the strike of traders at the Grand Basar in Tehran. Later, demonstrations spread to almost the full country and took on a political dimension. They began to include demands aimed at the foundations of the muslim Republic.
Police opened fire towards the crowd. According to the BBC, there are about 180 victims of protests in the morgue close Tehran. In turn, the American Human Rights Activist News Agency reports the deaths of 495 protesters and 48 safety forces officers.
Trump threatens to attack and Iran responds: we will take retaliation
Last Sunday Donald Trump admitted that he was seriously considering attacking Iran in the current situation. Now the BBC reports an answer from Tehran. The Iranian Parliament president announced that they would take reprisal action in the event of an American attack. "Both Israel and US military and transport centres in the region will become legitimate targets," he threatened.
Let us add that earlier Trump, erstwhile asked about "intervention in Iran" mentioned that the leaders there had contacted him and "want to negotiate". At the same time he added that the United States "may gotta take action before the meeting". – any protesters died being trampled in panic, there were so many (...), and any were shot. I get reports all hr and we'll make a decision. We are considering any very strong options – he said.
In addition to the military attack, another possibilities are besides involved. "Strengthening anti-government sources on the Internet, utilizing cyber weapons against Iran's army or imposing greater sanctions" — mentioned officials, as quoted by the Wall Street Journal.
