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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

Will There Be a US-Iran War?

Protests erupted across Iran beginning Sunday, initially centered in Tehran's business district over economic grievances after the country's currency hit a record low against the dollar. The demonstrations have since spread to dozens of cities including Isfahan, Lorestan, Mazandaran, Khuzestan, Hamadan and Fars provinces.

Protests erupted across Iran beginning Sunday, initially centered in Tehran's business district over economic grievances after the country's currency hit a record low against the dollar. The demonstrations have since spread to dozens of cities including Isfahan, Lorestan, Mazandaran, Khuzestan, Hamadan and Fars provinces.

At least seven protester deaths have been documented by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, with most fatalities occurring on Thursday. Security forces used live fire in several cities including Nurabad in Lorestan and Hamadan, where videos showed officers shooting at demonstrators.

At least seven protester deaths have been documented by the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, with most fatalities occurring on Thursday. Security forces used live fire in several cities including Nurabad in Lorestan and Hamadan, where videos showed officers shooting at demonstrators.

President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States would intervene if Iran "shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters," stating "We are locked and loaded and ready to go" in a post on Truth Social. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, responded that US interference would result in regional chaos.

President Donald Trump warned Friday that the United States would intervene if Iran "shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters," stating "We are locked and loaded and ready to go" in a post on Truth Social. Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, responded that US interference would result in regional chaos.

The protests have taken on an anti-government tone, with demonstrators chanting "Death to the dictator" and pro-monarchy slogans including "Long live the Shah." For the first time in five decades, pro-monarchy chants have come to dominate the demonstrations, even appearing in Qom, a core stronghold of Shiite clerics.

The protests have taken on an anti-government tone, with demonstrators chanting "Death to the dictator" and pro-monarchy slogans including "Long live the Shah." For the first time in five decades, pro-monarchy chants have come to dominate the demonstrations, even appearing in Qom, a core stronghold of Shiite clerics.

Iran's economy has struggled for years since the US reimposed sanctions in 2018 after Trump withdrew from an international nuclear agreement. A 12-day war with Israel in June, when the US military also attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, added to popular unease alongside a water crisis that left taps running dry late last year.

Iran's economy has struggled for years since the US reimposed sanctions in 2018 after Trump withdrew from an international nuclear agreement. A 12-day war with Israel in June, when the US military also attacked Iranian nuclear facilities, added to popular unease alongside a water crisis that left taps running dry late last year.

President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged government failings and pledged dialogue with protesters over the cost-of-living crisis, stating "We are to blame. Do not look for America or anyone else to blame." His government declared a public holiday Wednesday citing cold weather, creating a four-day break to help quell unrest.

President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged government failings and pledged dialogue with protesters over the cost-of-living crisis, stating "We are to blame. Do not look for America or anyone else to blame." His government declared a public holiday Wednesday citing cold weather, creating a four-day break to help quell unrest.

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