Trump takes cautious approach over mass protests in Iran | MEO

President Donald Trump is cautiously responding to mass protests in Iran, warning leaders there will be “hell to pay” if security forces kill demonstrators while otherwise adopting a wait-and-see approach. He said he is not inclined to meet Reza Pahlavi, who has urged him to get more involved. A US intelligence assessment finds the unrest not yet large enough to threaten Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s rule, though its spread to strongholds like Mashhad is notable. The White House echoed Trump’s threat, as an analyst said he is waiting to see whether unrest destabilizes clerical leadership, preferring a quick win.