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00:00In the middle of the night, Iran warned the United States not to repeat past mistakes,
00:05with Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi saying Tehran is ready to protect itself but is also
00:10open to diplomacy.
00:11This comes as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to rise.
00:15Anti-government protests across Iran have been growing since late December, sparked
00:19by a sharp drop in the currency.
00:21The unrest has been met with a harsh government crackdown, with thousands reported killed
00:26and tens of thousands arrested.
00:28In response, the U.S. has adjusted its military presence in the region.
00:32Some troops are being pulled back from key bases after Iran warned it could target U.S. forces
00:37if Washington takes action.
00:39At the same time, several countries have issued travel warnings, urging their citizens to leave
00:43Iran immediately.
00:45Over the past 24 hours, U.S. aircrafts have been spotted flying close to Iranian airspace,
00:50adding to the sense of tension.
00:52Meanwhile, Trump administration officials say they are monitoring the situation closely
00:56and weighing their options.
00:57Despite the uncertainty, the Iranian government says it has full control on the ground with
01:01security forces and intelligence agencies tracking the protests and their foreign connections.
01:07The warning from Araqchi is a reminder that both sides are on high alert and the next steps
01:11remain unclear.
01:12It's a delicate situation and with so much happening on the ground, we'll have to wait and see how
01:17things unfold.
01:17Well, I say that it will take advantage of this moment to remain with its security forces.
01:23The treatment of the UN Health Information, the U.S.
01:23leaks and the U.S.
01:35We hope they need time for you.
01:36I'm you.
01:37We'll see you again soon.
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