"Iranian citizens expressed steadfast support for their country and government as they were seen crossing the Iraqi border on Saturday, while regional tensions remained high following military threats from US President Donald Trump. Footage shows travellers at the Shalamjah border crossing in Iraq's Basra province. It also shows Iraqi officers inspecting travellers' passports before allowing them to cross into Iraq. "I want to confirm there is absolutely no fear. The situation is normal; we come and go as usual. Praise be to God, everything continues normally. We are one country; Iran and Iraq are one country," stated Saeed Al-Sari, an Iranian traveler from Ahvaz. "We do not fear America or Israel or any mortal being. Our fear is reserved for God, the Lord of all Worlds. We are returning to Iran from a pilgrimage to Karbala and we pay no heed to these threats," another traveler, Morteza al-Sawari, stated. Tensions between Iran and the United States have escalated, with Iran accusing Trump of inflaming tensions following his threat to Tehran with 'very strong options' and amid reports of potential US military action. Despite Trump's remarks on Friday about 'convincing himself' to postpone military action against Iran, American media reports indicated that 'the military option remains on the table'. The wave of protests, which began in Tehran on December 28 and spread to other cities, was triggered by a deteriorating economic situation and the devaluation of Iran's currency. Several Iranian cities experienced riots and vandalism damaging public property. The Iranian president accused what he termed the 'enemy' of 'training a group inside and outside Iran and bringing terrorists into the country'. Authorities reported over 100 security personnel were killed while combating the riots. Iranian officials affirm their efforts to meet the protesters' demands, which they acknowledge as 'legitimate' within available means. However, they emphasise that the 'enemy' is exploiting domestic economic hardships to stir unrest in the country."