Iran army chief warns US and Israel against meddling in protests

Iran’s army chief warned the United States and Israel on Wednesday against interfering in domestic protests, saying demonstrations were a normal feature in any country but that efforts to rapidly turn them into unrest reflected outside involvement, Iranian state media reported.

Major General Amir Hatami said foreign rhetoric and intervention would be treated as hostile behavior and warned that Iran’s armed forces were now more prepared than before the recent 12-day conflict, adding that any mistake by an adversary would draw a stronger response.

“They interfere in our internal affairs by tweeting and speaking. They have been our enemies throughout history,” Hatami added.