13.01.2026 18:25
U.S. President Donald Trump once again emphasized that the Washington administration is ready to provide support regarding the ongoing widespread protests in Iran. In his statement, Trump noted that the Iranian people are "perhaps more than ever in search of freedom," and said, "Take over your institutions, continue the protests, help is on the way."
U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that the Washington administration is ready to provide support regarding the ongoing widespread protests in Iran. In his statement, Trump addressed the Iranian people with the words, "Take over your institutions, continue the protests, help is on the way."
Trump, who stated that he supports the Iranian people's struggle for freedom, expressed his desire for the protests to continue and stated that the U.S. is ready to help.
"THE PEOPLE MUST TAKE CONTROL"
While criticizing the current regime in Iran with harsh words, Trump argued that the people must take control of state institutions. The statement included, "The Iranian people have been under oppression for years. Take over your institutions, continue the protests. Help is on the way." The U.S. President said, "Record the names of the killers and abusers; they will pay a very heavy price."
CLEAR SUPPORT FROM WASHINGTON
Trump's statement was considered one of the clearest messages of support from the U.S. for the anti-regime protests in Iran. While no details were provided from the White House regarding the nature of the aid, it was noted that diplomatic and political options are on the table.
THE U.S. IS CLOSELY MONITORING THE PROTESTS IN IRAN
It was emphasized that the U.S. administration is closely following developments in Iran, and it is stated that new statements and steps may arise depending on the course of the protests. Some Republican figures close to Trump also shared messages of support for the Iranian people, indicating that international pressure may increase.
THE COUNTRY HAS BEEN IN PROTEST SINCE DECEMBER 28
The protests, which began on Sunday, December 28, in the Tehran Grand Bazaar against the economic crisis and rapidly declining living standards, quickly spread to all provinces, turning into the most comprehensive wave of protests in recent years.
As of today, the protests have entered their 17th day, while the ongoing internet blackout has almost completely halted the Iranians' communication with the outside world and independent news flow.
CLAIM OF "12,000 PEOPLE DEAD"
According to verified data from the U.S.-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the protests are ongoing in all 31 cities across the country and at 585 different locations.
Most recently, Iran International claimed that at least 12,000 people were killed in the protest suppression operations carried out consecutively on January 8-9 in Iran. The report argued that the internet blackouts and media blackout were aimed at preventing this claim from coming to light.