Afghanistan, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. State Department warned Iran not to misjudge President Donald Trump, issuing the message in Persian as deadly protests raised intervention concerns.

The U.S. State Department's Persian-language account on X (formerly Twitter) reposted an image of President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasizing that Trump's decisions are serious and not to be taken lightly. The post included the message in Persian: "Do not play with President Trump."

The move appears aimed at directly reaching Persian-speaking audiences, signaling U.S. intentions and seriousness in foreign policy matters, particularly regarding Iran and the Middle East. Officials said this is part of a broader diplomatic communication...