Iran’s military leadership issued a blistering warning to President Donald Trump, vowing to “set fire to the world” if any action is taken against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. General Abolfazl Shekarchi, a spokesman for the armed forces, declared that Iran would “cut the hand” of any American aggression. The escalation follows a weekend interview with Politico in which Trump labeled the 86-year-old Khamenei a “sick man” and openly called for regime change, stating it was “time for new leadership” in Tehran.
BREAKING: 🇮🇷 Iran warns Trump, if any attempt is made to harm Khamenei, we will set the attackers on fire, says the IRGC. pic.twitter.com/B3IKsFt8NJ
— Globe Observer (@_GlobeObserver) January 21, 2026
The war of words comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group was spotted transiting the Strait of Malacca, moving into the Indian Ocean toward the Persian Gulf. This naval movement coincides with a staggering reported death toll from the anti-regime protests that began on December 28. The Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) now confirms at least 4,519 deaths, while other estimates from internal medical networks suggest fatalities could exceed 16,000 due to a brutal crackdown under a “digital darkness” internet blackout.
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President Trump has already canceled all meetings with Iranian officials, posting on Truth Social that “HELP IS ON ITS WAY.” In response, Iranian national police chief Gen. Ahmad Reza Radan has given protesters a three-day window to surrender or face “maximum punishment.” With over 26,300 people arrested and a US aircraft carrier nearing the region, the standoff has reached its most dangerous point since the 1979 Revolution, as the international community braces for potential military intervention.
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