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Iran vows to defend itself after Trump 'watch it and see' threat

People take part in a “Free Iran” rally in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2026. [AFP]

Iran vowed on Thursday to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US President Donald Trump said he would "watch it and see" about military action over the crackdown on protesters.

Iran's judiciary said a protester who the United States and rights groups feared faced imminent execution would not be sentenced to death, after Trump had warned of strikes should people arrested for demonstrating be killed.

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