Iran's army commander-in-chief, Gen. Amir Hatami, accused the United States and Israel of "meddling" in the country's domestic affairs amid ongoing protests. He cited historical animosity and recent rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump, who warned of U.S. intervention if peaceful protesters are harmed. Hatami also threatened pre-emptive military action in response to perceived threats from the U.S. and Israel, which he described as enemies throughout history.