Khamenei govt mobilises lakhs of pro-govt supporters in show of power and retaliation to civilian protests
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Key Points:
- Tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators gathered in Tehran's Enghelab Square and other cities to support the Islamic Republic and mourn security forces killed during recent anti-government protests.
- The protests, which began on December 28 due to a collapse of the Iranian rial and soaring living costs, have evolved into calls for the ouster of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, with clashes resulting in hundreds of deaths.
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iranian leaders have reached out to seek negotiations amid the unrest, but warned that military action might occur before talks take place.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country is ready for negotiations based on mutual respect but emphasized that Iran is also fully prepared for war if necessary.
