People are on the streets in Iran.

The situation is worsening in Iran. Protests against the government are continuously increasing in the country. Thousands of people took to the streets in eastern and western areas on Friday night. The situation was not limited to Tehran only, but protests also took place in religious cities. Meanwhile, the statement of a senior British MP has further increased the stir in the corridors of power of Iran. He claims that amidst the fear of the government falling, senior leaders of Iran have started preparing for a safe landing outside the country.

This is the seventh day of nationwide demonstrations in Iran. The protesters are openly challenging the government against inflation, unemployment and political repression. According to human rights organizations, at least 7 protesters have died so far and more than 30 people have been injured. Apart from this, the arrest of 119 people has also been confirmed.

Fear among senior leaders? British MP’s big claim

Amidst this entire incident, the statement of Britain’s Conservative MP and former Security Minister Tom Tuganhat is in the headlines. He claimed on the social media platform

Tuganhat wrote, how many senior leaders are contacting foreign intelligence agencies and handing over confidential information in exchange for security? He also said that the leadership suspects that many people are preparing for a safe landing, but this suspicion and fear will not help in handling the situation.

Tension increased due to Trump’s warning

Amidst the protests, US President Donald Trump has issued a strict warning to Iran. Trump said that if the Iranian administration violently killed peaceful protesters, the US would intervene. He also said that Washington is locked and loaded. After this statement of Trump, Iran’s reaction was also sharp. Iran’s Foreign Ministry, Parliament Speaker and top security officials warned the US that any intervention would have serious regional consequences and that Iran would not shy away from retaliating.