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'China Won't Stand Idly...': Xi THUNDERS At Trump's Threats To Khamenei As Protests Enter Day 13

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'China Won't Stand Idly...': Xi THUNDERS At Trump's Threats To Khamenei As Protests Enter Day 13

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Iran is at a boiling point — and global powers are now weighing in. For a second consecutive night, millions of Iranians poured into the streets, defying a nationwide internet blackout to protest against the Islamic Republic. Gunfire echoed in cities including Tehran, Tabriz, Esfahan, and Mazandaran as security forces moved to suppress unrest sparked by calls from exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi. As the crackdown intensified — with at least 51 people killed and more than 2,200 arrested — a dramatic geopolitical twist emerged. A statement attributed to China’s Foreign Ministry, circulated by state media Xinhua, claimed Beijing would not stand idly by if Iran’s sovereignty were violated, and was ready to support Tehran across financial, intelligence, and military sectors. The statement has not been independently verified — but its timing raised alarms. As protests rage, symbols are shifting too — with Iran’s historic lion and sun flag replacing the Islamic Republic emblem across social media, deepening fears that this uprising could mark a turning point. Watch for more details.

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