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The senator Ted Cruz called on the United States to arm Iranian protesters Tuesday as unrest continues inside the country and Iranian-backed militias have made threats against Washington.
“We should arm protesters in Iran. NOW,” Cruz wrote in a post on X.
“For the Iranian people Removing the Ayatollah – a tyrant who regularly chants ‘Death to America’ – would make America much safer,” the Texas Republican added.
Cruz was responding to another message from the Tehran office, which cited a source in Iran detailing what was described as a rapidly deteriorating situation on the ground as security forces continued to suppress protests.
Iran will retaliate “with everything we have” if we attack, senior diplomat warns.
“From a reliable source in Tehran: tell all your friends [abroad] “- everyone you know: there is absolutely nothing else we can do here in Iran,” the message read.
“They kill people in such a way, they attack people so brutally, they attack us in such a way… We have lost so many lives that no one dares to come out anymore. They shoot directly with bullets. They kill instantly. And even after killing, they come and decapitate you and do countless other violent things to you,” he continues.
Senator Ted Cruz, Republican of Texas, called for arming anti-government protesters in Iran. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
“Going out into the street is literally suicide. It’s no longer about courage. It’s madness. You go out and they shoot you at point blank range. They don’t even ask why you came. They just kill you,” the message continued. “We have absolutely no way of gather together unless we have weaponsunless we are armed like them. Otherwise, they have weapons everywhere. »
According to the Human Rights Activists News AgencyActivist groups estimate that more than 6,000 people have been killed in Iran, with more cases still under investigation.
The protests began in late December amid widespread anger over economic hardship, political repression and corruption, according to reports.
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Iranian security forces reportedly killed detainees and burned bodies during the protests, with clashes continuing in Kermanshah, Rasht and Mashhad despite government claims. (CNRI)
Cruz’s message came after armed militias aligned with Iran warned the United States that they would retaliate against any American attack on the Islamic Republic, as the Trump administration moved its forces into the region.
Kataib Hezbollah in Iraq said he was ready for “total war” if the United States attacked Iran, according to The Associated Press.
Abu Hussein al-Hamidawi, the group’s leader, said the Islamic Republic’s “enemies” would face “the bitterest forms of death.”
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Iraq’s Kataib Hezbollah has said it is prepared for “total war” if the United States attacks Iran. (Fadel Ittani/Nurphoto via Getty Images)
“You will taste all forms of mortal suffering, nothing of you will remain in our region and we will sow terror in your hearts,” the statement read.
In the meantime, The Houthis of Yemen also threatened to renew attacks on ships in the Red Sea, releasing a video Monday showing a ship engulfed in flames, captioned: “Soon,” the Associated Press reported.
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As Fox News Digital previously reported, President Donald Trump said Iran appeared to be seeking to negotiate with the United States amid a growing military buildup, telling Axios: “They want to make a deal.” I know it. called repeatedly. They want to talk. »
THE The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Middle East on Monday as unrest in Iran continues to escalate.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Senator Ted Cruz for comment.
