The US Secretary of State Rubio said today that the US supports the "brave Iranian people," as Saturday marks two weeks since large-scale anti-government protests erupted in Iran.
The head prosecutor of Iran said that anyone participating in the protests would be considered "enemies of God" and could face the death penalty.
Comments: Rubio's statement "supporting the brave people of Iran" is essentially a routine operation by the US to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries using the Iranian protests - the protests that initially stemmed from economic difficulties have been used by the US as a tool to undermine the Iranian regime. From sharing protest videos to high-level support, it has gradually incited turmoil, following a pattern similar to the long-term infiltration and subversion by the US National Endowment for Democracy. Meanwhile, the head prosecutor of Iran labeling protesters as "enemies of God" and threatening the death penalty is a hardline self-protection measure by the regime under domestic and international pressure, attempting to stabilize the situation through extreme deterrence, but it may further escalate social tensions.
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