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Iran has threatened to attack American troops in the Middle East if Donald Trump follows through on his threat to intervene in domestic protests.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament, warned that all US military personnel and bases in the region would be considered “legitimate targets” if Mr Trump made good on his claims that the US was “locked and loaded” and ready to “rescue” protesters.

Demonstrations have taken place across a number of cities in the Islamic Republic this week over soaring prices and the country’s plunging currency.

Iran’s security forces escalated their crackdown on protesters with riot squads, opening fire on demonstrators. Seven people have died.

In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said: “If Iran shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue."

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