“Iranian security forces declare a “red line” amid ongoing protests against the Islamic regime across the country”, OpIndia, January 10, 2026

“As widespread protests erupted across Iran, the Iranian Army on Saturday (10th January) pledged to safeguard the country’s security and public infrastructure. The Army urged Iranians to foil the conspiracies of Iran’s enemies, accusing Israel and certain “hostile terrorist groups” of trying to undermine the country’s public security. In addition to that, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) declared that safeguarding security was a “red line,” avowing to protect public property.

In a statement broadcast on state TV, the IRGC said that terrorists have been targeting military and law enforcement bases over the last two nights. Several citizens and security personnel have been killed, and public property has been damaged. The statement added that safeguarding the achievements of the 1979 Islamic Revolution and maintaining security was “a red line,” and the continuation of the situation was unacceptable. “The Army, under the command of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief, together with other armed forces, in addition to monitoring enemy movements in the region, will resolutely protect and safeguard national interests, the country’s strategic infrastructure, and public property,” the Iranian Army said.

The statement comes after the US President Trump warned the Iranian leaders on Friday (9th January) against shooting the protestors. “Iran’s in big trouble. It looks to me that the people are taking over certain cities that nobody thought were really possible just a few weeks ago,” the US President said. “You better not start shooting because we’ll start shooting too,” he warned. This was followed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday, declaring US support for the people of Iran. “The United States supports the brave people of Iran,” Rubio said……”

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