Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump has been threatened with death. Let us tell you that Iran’s government TV channel has threatened Trump through a message. For this, the TV channel showed the image of Trump’s election rally held in Butler, Pennsylvania in July 2024, where there was an attempt to shoot at Trump. A message was written on the screen along with the image: This time this bullet will not miss.

Experts say that this is the most open and aggressive warning ever given directly to the US President by Iran. This incident has come to light at a time when the Donald Trump administration is considering options for military action against Iran. Iranian officials have alleged that the US wants to use the ongoing internal unrest in the country as a pretext for possible military intervention.

US military activities increased

Donald Trump has been threatened at a time when America has started redeploying its forces in the Middle East. According to reports, movement of troops has been seen from one of America’s largest military bases located in the area. Due to this, it is feared that if America attacks, Iran will not back down from retaliating. This concern increased further when a senior Tehran official mentioned the retaliatory attack on Al Udeid airbase outside Doha, Qatar in June 2025.

Trump’s warning to Iran

Donald Trump said in an interview with CBS News on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) that if Iran intensifies its action against the protesters, America will give a strong and forceful response. Referring to the news of the execution, Trump said, ‘If they do something like this, we will take strong action’.

Iran is struggling with domestic unrest and economic crisis

The regime led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is already grappling with regional conflicts, domestic opposition and economic pressures. Protests broke out in December when the value of the Iranian rial hit a record low. Apart from this, the sanctions imposed by America and Western countries have worsened the situation.

Figures from human rights organizations

According to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), more than 2,400 protesters have been killed so far. Of these, 147 people were associated with the government or security forces. Apart from this, more than 18,400 people have been detained so far.

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India-Iran Relation: The conflict between America and Iran is at its peak at this time. It is being told that in this Middle East country, people are on the streets against the government led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Anti-government protests on such a large scale have not been seen before in the last 47 years. On December 28, people are on the streets in Iran over the falling value of the Rial against the US dollar and rising inflation.

Now the question comes whether the flames of this fire spreading in Iran will engulf India also? Will this unrest in Iran affect India also? This question is coming to mind because India is linked to Iran from strategic and trade point of view. Let us understand this in a little more detail.

What is the matter of concern for India?

The deteriorating condition of Iran and increasing tension with America is worrying for India because India is investing huge money in many projects focusing on expanding its reach to Central Asia, Russia and Europe. The most important among these is Chabahar port located on the south-eastern coast of Iran. This is a project on which India has spent millions of dollars. Through this port, India is able to bypass Pakistan and directly reach Afghanistan and the countries of the Middle East.

Why is Chabahar Port important?

Chabahar Port is also an important part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. This corridor, more than seven thousand kilometers long, is a network of ship, rail and road routes, which connects India with Iran as well as Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Russia, the Middle East and Europe. Due to this, INSTC is shorter than the Suez Canal route, which reduces both time and cost of transportation of goods. Due to this, India’s trade with many countries of the world increases, which strengthens India’s economy.

trade between india and iran

According to the data of Commerce Department, there is large scale trade between India and Iran. It reached approximately US $ 1.68 billion in the business year 2024-25. Out of this, India exported goods worth 1.24 billion dollars. Whereas the import was only 0.44 billion dollars. Due to increasing tension in Iran, trade activities between Chabahar port will reduce, which is also likely to affect the trade through INSTC.

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Amidst the increasing protests in Iran and strict warnings from the government, the tension in relations between America and Iran seems to be reaching its peak once again. Meanwhile, quoting the report of Wall Street Journal, it is being claimed that America is considering attacking Iran. The report says that the Trump administration is considering options for a large-scale airstrike on Iran’s military targets. However, no single strategy has been agreed upon yet. American officials have clarified that at present there has been no military deployment or movement of weapons. This plan is being prepared only for possible situations.

According to US officials, making such strategic plans is a normal part of the national security process. This does not mean that America will attack Iran soon. On the other hand, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has indicated to adopt a tough stance against the ongoing protests in the country. Iran’s Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad has warned that people involved in the demonstrations will be considered enemies of Allah, under which there is a provision of even death penalty. According to Iranian state media, the same charges could be imposed on those who help the protesters. Prosecutors have been instructed to prosecute cases expeditiously without any leniency and ensure strict action.

Trump supported the protesters

US President Donald Trump, while giving a statement in support of Iranian protesters on social media, said that Iran is perhaps closer to freedom than ever before. He wrote that America is ready to help the Iranian people. Apart from this, the US State Department also issued a strong message saying that President Trump’s warnings should not be taken lightly. The statement said that when Trump says something, he has both the ability and the intention to implement it.

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On Wednesday (23 July 2025), Iran claimed that it warned USS Fitzgerald, the US Navy, through a radio message when he approached the Iranian water area, after which the vessel changed its path. Iranian government TV telecasted photos and audio recording taken with the help of a SH-3 Sea King helicopter, warning a person that the ship was moving towards the Iranian region.

The Iranian media described it as a provocative step and said that the forces monitoring the Iranian Jalasima forced the American ship to retreat.

#Iran Warned a #US Destroyer ‘Fitzgerald’ to Change Course after it Approached Watters Being Monitored by Iran, Leading The Us Destroyer to Turn Away. pic.twitter.com/6LF3WAQJGW

– IDU (@Defensealerts) July 23, 2025

IRGC’s misinformation-US
A US Department of Defense Department rejected the Iranian claim outright. He told the reates on the condition of anonymity that the mission of USS Fitzgerald was not affected. This interaction was safe and professional and it happened completely in the international water area. He also said that this campaign being done by the Iranian side is an attempt to spread wrong information towards IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps).

Sea tension increased after nuclear tension
This conflict has happened at a time when the US recently attacked Iran’s nuclear installations. The US alleges that they are part of the nuclear weapon program, while Tehran has dismissed the allegations, saying that its nuclear program is entirely for civil purposes. However, in recent times, tension between the two countries at the regional level has been increasing, especially in sensitive water areas such as the Gulf of Hormuz and Oman’s Gulf. The latest incident took place on 22 June after the US air strikes on Iran’s nuclear installations during a 12 -day conflict between Tehran and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the damage caused by these attacks is serious, but he also said that uranium enrichment will continue.

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Us Military Deployment in Indian Ocean: The United States has deployed its warship fleet on the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, around India. This information has been revealed by an satellite imagery issued by Open-SOS Intelligence analyst MT Anderson. America’s airbase was present earlier on this island, but the recent deployment has made it the center of strategic activities again.

Which war aircraft were deployed?
Satellite imagery has revealed that the US Air Force has deployed a large deployment of state -of -the -art war planes on the Diego Garcia Military Base. There are four b-52 bombers aircraft, which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons and attacking a very long distance. In addition, six F-15 fighter jets have also been deployed, which are counted in aircraft with ability to establish dominance in the air and immediately deal with any contingent threat. Along with these, six KC-135 tanker aircraft are also present on this base, which work fueling in other aircraft in the air during air missions, which increases the fire and operational capacity of the US Air Force manifold.

Why is Diego Garcia important?
Diego Garcia Island is very important strategically. It is located about 1800 km south of India, 4700 km south-east from Iran and about 3000 miles from China. The island is part of the Chagos Islands, which was given by Britain to the US in the 1960s. The US established a military base on the island in the 1970s to challenge the strategic lead of Soviet Russia.

This military base has more than 3600 meters long runway, which is fully capable of operating heavy bombers and cargo aircraft. There is also a port of deep water here, which provides the facilities necessary for the stoppage of nuclear submarines and naval ships.

American eye on Iran and China together
This military deployment on Diego Garcia reflects the US dual strategy. On the one hand, it is a sign of deepening tension about Iran. Recently, even after the struggle between Israel and Iran, there may have been a ceasefire, but the situation in the middle East still remains very sensitive. The US fears that Iran may again intensify nuclear enrichment and that is why diplomatic dialogues have come to a standstill. Diego Garcia has previously displayed the military capability to attack the US Iran with a long range and this time also has been fully prepared for a possible response.

On the other hand, America’s concern about increasing stress with China is also deep. China’s aggressive military activities in the Indo-Pacific Ocean region and its claims in the South China Sea are constantly creating a situation of conflict. In view of its military exercises and maritime security partnerships with American allies such as Japan, the Philippines and Australia, the US needed a permanent strategic hideout to control China. Diego Garcia fulfills this need.

Iran Warning to Muslim Countries: Iran has given strict warnings to the Muslim-dominated countries around it amidst the support of the US with the US and the ongoing tension over the nuclear program.

Iran has said that if these six neighboring countries helped America under any circumstances, it will be considered enmity. Iran has clearly stated that if America gets any kind of help in the attack, it will be completely free to answer and can take strict action against those countries.

War against Iran will be considered

According to the Reuters report, Iran has sent a strict message to its six neighboring countries like Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Türkiye and Bahrain. Iran has said that if these countries allow America to use their land or air route, it will consider it a war against Iran.

Iran has given this warning at a time when its tension from America has increased considerably. This message has now also raised the question whether any military attack is going to happen by America? Has Iran already aware of this? For this reason, he has already cautioned American supporting countries around him.

Iran is ready to answer

According to the Reuters report, Iran has warned that if a country supports America, it will have to face serious consequences. Iran has sent this message to Iraq, Kuwait, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, but the governments of these countries have not yet responded to it.

Earlier, Iran rejected US President Donald Trump’s direct conversation. Iran now wants to talk through Oman. Oman has been helping to hold talks between the two countries earlier. Iran believes that if the conversation is behind the screen, then both countries can talk peacefully without any pressure or public promise.

Iran refuses to negotiate

Donald Trump has recently warned that America can take military action if Iran does not interact on its nuclear program. In response, Iran has clearly said that it will not talk. This has increased tension in the Gulf region.

Experts say that Iran is already preparing for any possible US attack and that is why it has warned its neighboring countries. Iran does not want the surrounding countries to participate in this quarrel. If this happens, America will be alone and it will have to face more difficulties in this fight.