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"HELP IS ON ITS WAY," President Trump said on social media. He has threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of the protesters if Iran uses lethal force.
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The Iranian authorities have imposed an information blackout as they try to quell protests, but eyewitness testimony and videos conveying the deadly toll have made their way out.
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Iranians made their first calls to the outside world Tuesday since being shut off amid a crackdown on protests that a human rights group says has killed 2,000 people, as President Donald Trump urged civilians to keep protesting and said "help is on its way."In recent days, Trump has upped the pressure on Tehran, warning that he may launch military strikes while remaining open to negotiations.
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Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.
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A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump's new tariffs on Tehran's trade partners will only increase the pain
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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters.
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The comments came after President Trump said he was " looking at some very strong options" to curb Iran's harsh repression of anti-government protests.
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President Trump is expected to meet with top national security advisers on Tuesday to consider action against Iran over its crackdown on protesters.
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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military action in Iran in support of mass protests.
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