Iran's political landscape is currently fraught with tension following strong condemnations from a top security official directed at former US President Donald Trump. Ali Larijani, who serves as the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, reportedly issued a 'blunt message on X' in response to Trump's recent statements regarding ongoing protests in Iran. Trump had publicly encouraged Iranian protesters to 'take over' government institutions and declared that the 'USA stands ready to help!!!', further asserting that the US would take 'very strong action' if Iran executed protesters. These remarks are perceived by Iranian officials, including Larijani, as blatant foreign interference and incitement to violence, a recurring accusation made by Tehran against the US and Israel during periods of domestic unrest. The protests in question began in late December 2025, initially sparked by a significant devaluation of the national currency (the rial) and soaring inflation. These economic grievances quickly broadened into more widespread anti-government demonstrations across the country. In response to Trump's threats of intervention, other senior Iranian officials, such as Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to the Supreme Leader, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, have also issued stern warnings, emphasizing that Iran's national security is a 'red line' and any intervention would be met with a 'regret-inducing response' potentially targeting US forces and bases in the region. This exchange of threats underscores the volatile nature of US-Iran relations and the potential for heightened geopolitical instability in the Middle East.