The Iranian government needs to "change or leave," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "But they will spark up again in the future, because this regime, unless they are willing to change or leave, have no way of addressing the legitimate and consistent complaints of the people of Iran," Rubio believes. Unrest in Iran began on December 29 after street protests caused by the rial’s devaluation, and spread to most major cities. Since January 8, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, armed terrorists have appeared among the demonstrators. US President Donald Trump had previously warned that he was seriously considering using force against the Islamic republic.