Iran threatens to resume executions, warns of ‘all out war’ if US steps in during brutal crackdown

Iran is threatening to continue mass executions of protesters arrested during its brutal crackdown on a nationwide uprising against the despotic regime, and warned the US that deploying forces would unleash “all-out war.”

Iranian officials say at least 5,000 demonstrators have been slaughtered in the streets for speaking out against the authoritarian rule that has gripped the country for nearly 50 years.

Iran, led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has threatened “all-out-war” if the US intervenes. KHAMENEI.IR/AFP via Getty Images A new report claims 16,500-18,000 have been killed in the brutal crackdown, with most victims under 30. UGC/AFP via Getty Images

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has blamed the deaths on US- and Israel-linked “terrorists and rioters,” actions which Iran’s judiciary said on Sunday constitute “Mohareb,”