Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
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Key Points:
- Iran's armed forces warned former U.S. President Donald Trump against taking any action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, threatening severe retaliation if aggression is attempted.
- Trump had called for an end to Khamenei’s nearly 40-year rule, describing him as a "sick man" and urging new leadership in Iran.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group is moving west through the Indian Ocean, potentially heading to the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran.
- Protests in Iran since late December have resulted in at least 4,484 deaths and over 26,000 arrests, marking the deadliest unrest in decades; the government continues to restrict internet access and there are fears of executions among
