Iran’s ongoing protests against inflation have shown signs of dwindling intensity, with demonstrators’ demands gaining support from the country’s leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei stated that Iran will not yield to its enemies and that the fluctuations in the currency are the result of foreign interference.
In a related development, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed, wrote to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, stating that US President Donald Trump’s statement was against the UN charter and international law. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi responded by stating that Iranian forces are on high alert and that the Iranian people will not tolerate foreign interference in domestic affairs.
In a previous statement, Trump threatened to intervene in Iran if the government used force against protesters. Mike Pompeo, the former US Secretary of State and CIA Director, echoed Trump’s sentiments, stating that the Iranian government is in a difficult position and may resort to military intervention.
Additionally, reports have emerged that an Afghan refugee involved in a crime was deported from Germany. Maria Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, also stated that an independent Venezuela will be a key energy hub for the US.
Meanwhile, the US has warned that it will not tolerate any form of interference in Venezuela’s internal affairs. The US has also threatened to impose further sanctions on Venezuela, citing human rights abuses and corruption.
In a separate development, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has denied allegations made by the US, stating that she is innocent of any wrongdoing. Maduro has also offered to cooperate with the US, following a threat of military intervention.
The UN Secretary-General has expressed concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for a peaceful and diplomatic solution to the crisis. In related news, the UK has experienced the coldest weekend of the season, with temperatures dropping to -10.9°C in Cumberland.
In a separate development, the President of Colombia has stated that Trump’s team views Maduro’s protests as a challenge to Washington’s resolve and has called for a peaceful resolution to the crisis. The Iranian judiciary has also warned that those involved in the protests will face consequences under the law.
The UN charter requires member states to refrain from using force or issuing threats against other states.
