Iran security chief warns US interference would destabilize Middle East

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, has issued a stern warning that United States interference in Iran would lead to regional destabilization and damage US interests. The statement was a direct response to recent comments by US President Donald Trump concerning Iran's internal situation.

Response to US Statements

In a post on social media platform X, Larijani asserted that recent statements by "Israeli officials and Trump" have clarified what he suggested were previously covert plans. He emphasized that Iran differentiates between domestic protesters and what he termed "disruptive actors," framing any external intervention as a violation of sovereignty. Larijani cautioned, "The American people should know — Trump started this adventurism. They should be mindful of their soldiers’ safety."

Context of Escalating Rhetoric

The exchange follows a warning from President Trump that the US would intervene if Iran "shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters," adding that America is "locked and loaded and ready to go." This heightened rhetoric underscores the ongoing tension between Washington and Tehran, which has been a persistent source of volatility in the Middle East. The situation reflects the complex geopolitical landscape where external statements on domestic unrest can quickly escalate into broader confrontations, a dynamic that neighboring nations, including Türkiye, monitor closely given their vested interest in regional stability and conflict prevention.