Trump says US 'ready to help' as Iran unrest grows
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Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social
WASHINGTON (Web Desk) - US president says Iranians 'looking at freedom' while Tehran accuses Washington, Tel Aviv of fomenting protests
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iranians were “looking at freedom,” as protests continued to spread across the country, adding that Washington was ready to offer support.
“Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “The USA stands ready to help!!!”
Iran has witnessed waves of protests since late December, largely due to a steep decline in the value of the Iranian rial and deteriorating economic conditions. The demonstrations started on Dec. 28 near Tehran's Grand Bazaar and later expanded to several cities.
On Friday, Trump said Iran was “in big trouble” as unrest grew, adding that Washington was closely monitoring developments and warning authorities against using lethal force against protesters.
Iran has accused the US and Israel of fomenting the unrest, with officials warning that security forces and the judiciary "will show no tolerance whatsoever toward saboteurs."
His comments came as Iran’s leadership warned it could intensify action against the largest wave of protests in years, with the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on “terrorists” and vowing to protect the ruling system.
