On Thursday, US Vice President JD Vance expressed support for the Iranian people, stating that the US supports anyone attempting to exercise their right to free association and participating in nonviolent protests. Speaking to the media at the White House, VP Vance stated that the US would support Iranian citizens. When asked if the US would intervene if Israel chose to attack Iran's nuclear sites, VP Vance responded that the US would support anyone participating in nonviolent protests and that it would be the "smartest thing" for Iran to engage in talks with the US regarding its nuclear program.

"We certainly stand by anybody who's engaged in peaceful protests, anybody who's trying to exert their rights for free association and to have their voices heard," stated JD Vance. The Iranian regime undoubtedly has a lot of issues, and as the US president has stated, the best course of action for them is to engage in genuine negotiations with the US about what we need to see regarding their nuclear program. This was true two months ago and is still true today. I'll let the President discuss our future plans, but we unquestionably support anyone fighting for their rights anywhere in the world, including the Iranian people."

According to CNN, JD Vance's statement comes as Iranians continue to demonstrate against rising costs and economic hardship by flooding the streets of several Iranian provinces. Some protests have escalated into deadly clashes with security forces.

According to reports, demonstrators fought with police, threw stones at them, and set cars on fire. In a statement released earlier on Thursday, Iran's Foreign Ministry denounced the "meddlesome and deceptive remarks of the US officials regarding Iran's internal developments," calling them "a clear indication of the continuation of Washington's hostility toward the great nation of Iran."

The Foreign Ministry clarified its stance by saying, "Such stances are adopted not out of concern for the Iranian people, but in line with the policy of maximum pressure, threats, and interference in Iran's internal affairs, with the aim of inciting violence and terrorism and creating unrest and insecurity in Iran."

According to CNN, senior Iranian officials warned that US forces in the area could be targeted if Washington interferes. These comments come amid increased tensions following US President Donald Trump's threat of intervention during deadly protests in Iran.

Trump issued a warning about potential US action in a post on Truth Social on Friday, saying, "The United States of America will come to their rescue if Iran shoots (sic) and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom." We're loaded, locked, and prepared to go. I appreciate you taking the time to consider this. President Donald J.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, responded to the comments on Saturday by stating that Iran would not give in to pressure."We refuse to concede to them. He was quoted by CNN as saying, "We'll bring the enemy to its knees with reliance on God and confidence in the people's support."

As protests spread throughout several Iranian provinces this week, these heated exchanges took place. According to CNN, demonstrations turned deadly on Wednesday after clashes with police.

In light of this, Iranian officials strongly advised against any US meddling in the domestic affairs of their nation. American meddling, according to Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani, would lead to "disruption across the entire region and the destruction of American interests."