What warning did Donald Trump issue over Iran's crackdown on protesters?
Protests against the Iranian government over rising inflation and the country's deteriorating economic situation have been ongoing for nearly a week.
These are the largest protests in the country in the last three years. According to media reports, at least seven people have died in the demonstrations across various Iranian cities.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has warned the Iranian government. In a post on Truth Social, he also pledged support to the protesters in Iran.
Iran, however, has stated that Trump should understand that American interference would spread instability throughout the region.
Regarding the ongoing protests in Iran, US President Trump posted on Truth Social on Friday.
He wrote, "If Iran shoots and brutally kills peaceful protesters, which they are known to do, the United States will come to their (the protesters') aid."
US President Donald Trump said that the US is "fully prepared" to help the "peaceful protesters" in Iran. He said, "The United States commends their courage" and stands with those who seek "dignity and a better future" after years of failed policies and economic mismanagement.
The US State Department wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, "We are deeply troubled by reports and videos indicating that peaceful protesters in Iran are being threatened, subjected to violence, and arrested. Demanding fundamental rights is not a crime. The Islamic Republic must respect the rights of the Iranian people."