02.01.2026 14:45
The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs shared posts supporting protesters reacting to the high cost of living in Iran on its Persian-language social media account. U.S. President Donald Trump also made statements today supporting the demonstrators, saying, "Our weapons are ready, we are prepared to fire to save them."
Protests against the high cost of living have been ongoing in Iran since December 28. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs made supportive posts for the protesters in Iran on its Persian-language social media account.
"THE PEOPLE OF IRAN ARE NOT AFRAID OF A HOPELESS GOVERNMENT"
In the first post made yesterday, a photo was shared showing a police officer spraying water at a protester, with the note, "The people of Iran are not afraid of a disconnected and hopeless government. On the contrary, it is the government that trembles in the face of the people's power."
"THE PEOPLE OF IRAN DESERVE BETTER THAN THIS"
In the second post, it was stated, "The people of Iran are loudly continuing their protests in the streets today. There are hundreds of reasons for this. One is that they do not want this government that pours money into Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis and destroys their economy for nuclear ambitions. The people of Iran deserve better than this."
"THE TIMETABLE FOR DESTRUCTION HAS BEEN SET FOR THEM"
In the third post, a cartoon was shared showing Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and high-ranking leaders of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard hiding in a room as protesters broke down the door to enter. The post stated, "The timetable for destruction they set for Israel has now been set for themselves."
"LIGHT TRIUMPHING OVER DARKNESS"
In the fourth post, a cartoon featuring the lion and sun figure that was on the Iranian flag until the 1979 Iranian Revolution was shared. The lion's paw rests on an hourglass, while the lower part of the hourglass features Iran's current flag. The post included the statements, "The rise of the lions and lionesses of Iran in the fight against darkness. Light is triumphing over darkness." In the last post made today, it was stated, "Your voice is being heard all over the world."
TRUMP: OUR WEAPONS ARE READY
As tensions continue to escalate in the protests in Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump also made statements today supporting the demonstrators. Trump said, "Even if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters, the U.S. will come to their aid. Our weapons are ready, we are prepared to fire to save them," using striking expressions.