New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Donald Trump, on Friday issued a strongly worded statement on social media, warning that US will intervene if Iran "shoots and violently kills peaceful protesters." The POTUS claimed that the US is 'locked, loaded and ready to go.'

"If Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue. We are locked and loaded and ready to go. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J.TRUMP," the POTUS posted on Truth Social.

Trump's warning comes following the deaths of several people as Iran's biggest protests in three years over economic hardship turned violent across multiple provinces.

At least seven people have been killed in...