Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has issued a strong warning against any US interference in the country’s internal affairs, saying such actions would destabilize the entire region and directly undermine American interests.

In remarks released on Friday, the Secretary of the SNSC said recent statements by Israeli officials and US President Donald Trump had exposed the “hidden dimensions” behind current developments, stressing that foreign threats and pressure were closely linked to attempts to exploit internal unrest in Iran.

The senior Iranian official emphasized that Iranian authorities clearly differentiate between legitimate protests by business owners and citizens, and what he described as destructive elements seeking to hijack public grievances for destabilizing purposes. He warned that any foreign intervention would fundamentally change the nature of the situation and lead to serious regional consequences.

“Trump must be fully aware that any US involvement in Iran’s internal matters will result in regional instability and the erosion of American interests,” the official said. He added that the American public should understand that it would be President Trump who initiated such adventurism, urging them to consider the safety of US soldiers stationed across the region.

The warning came in response to fresh threats issued by Trump on Friday, in which he claimed the United States was “locked and loaded” and prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities allegedly used violence against protesters. Writing on his social media platform, Trump said that if Iran “shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters,” Washington would “come to their rescue.”

Over the past week, Iran’s security and intelligence agencies have announced the arrest of several individuals accused of maintaining links with foreign-based adversarial groups and attempting to incite riots under the cover of public protests. Tehran has repeatedly stressed the need to distinguish between lawful civil expression and organized acts of violence, warning that foreign actors routinely seek to exploit social and economic grievances to destabilize the country.

Iranian officials have also pointed to what they describe as the hypocrisy of Washington’s rhetoric, noting the United States’ own record of forceful crackdowns on protests at home. They argue that Trump’s remarks fit a long-standing pattern in which US leaders portray themselves as defenders of human rights abroad while overlooking or justifying harsh responses to dissent domestically.

Tehran has consistently rejected foreign pressure and threats, reiterating that Iran’s internal issues will be addressed by its own institutions and people, and warning that any external interference would have far-reaching consequences beyond its borders. (ILKHA)