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Monday, January 5, 2026
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Monday, January 5, 2026
Trump says Iran will ‘get hit very hard’ if it continues killing protesters
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US President Donald Trump departs on Air Force One from Palm Beach International Airport, January 4, 2026, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — US President Donald Trump warns Iran that it would get “hit very hard” by the United States if more protesters die during demonstrations that have entered a second week.
“We’re watching it very closely. If they start killing people like they have in the past, I think they’re going to get hit very hard by the United States,” Trump tells reporters aboard Air Force One, repeating the same threat he made on Friday.
At least 16 people have been killed in the protests, according to human rights groups.
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