US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, stating the US is "locked and loaded" to intervene if peaceful protesters are "violently killed." At least seven people have died amid ongoing demonstrations in Iran, which began Sunday with shopkeepers protesting economic hardship, currency devaluation, and high inflation. The protests have since expanded to include university students, leading to market closures and government-declared holidays. Some reports indicate clashes with security forces, property damage, and the seizure of firearms.