Cyprus Times

Iran Warns Trump Against Intervention, Threatening Regional Destabilization

Published January 2, 2026, 12:08
Iran Warns Trump Against Intervention, Threatening Regional Destabilization

An advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Larijani, warned Donald Trump that any US intervention in Iran's internal affairs could destabilize the entire region and harm American interests. The warning comes in response to Trump's statement that the US may intervene to help protesters if authorities use violence. Iran is facing protests that began in Tehran due to the rising cost of living and have expanded into political demands. Clashes and deaths of protesters have already been reported. Another advisor to the Supreme Leader, Ali Shamkhani, described US intervention as a "red line" and warned of a "paid response".