Iran Protests
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that an additional “armada” of American naval vessels is heading toward Iran “right now,” as tensions remain high between the two countries.
Abdelatty cautioned against plunging the region into new cycles of instability, underscoring the importance of creating a conducive environment for diplomatic solutions and sustainable political settlements that support regional security and stability.
Speaking aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said a US “armada” moving toward the Middle East, but said “maybe we won’t have to use it.”
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that executions are “out of the question” in a rare interview with Fox News.
The move comes amid heightened regional tensions linked to US-Iran relations.
Protests that began over soaring food prices and high inflation have evolved into open anti-government demonstrations.
While dozens of Iranian women took off their head scarves, a second wave of protests sparked under the motto of “Death to Dictator,” in reference to Khamenei.
The United States aims to pursue sanctions against Iranian individuals and organizations involved in a crackdown on protesters
Since 1970, Shirin Ebadi has been defending human rights in Iran. The Noble Prize winner said that she thinks the current protests in Iran will not end soon.
Arab nations should back the uprising in Iran, to end proxy wars in the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted Saturday video portions of his speech in the UNGA, referring to the street protests hitting Iran for the third day.
