Trump threatens military force if Iran kills protesters
President Trump warned that the U.S. could intervene militarily if the Iranian regime kills civilians that have been protesting against it over the last several days.
Why it matters: His threat — the first official U.S. statement on the issue — could give backwind to the protesters and deter Iran from using force against them.
At the same time it could also be used by Tehran to claim the protests are fueled by Iran’s external enemies.
