
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump expressed support for anti-government protesters in Iran. Trump's response comes as the Iranian regime takes strong action against protesters. Trump stated that the United States is ready to help. Trump made his stand clear via social media platform Truth Social.
‘Iran is looking at freedom like never before. The United States is ready to help,' wrote Trump. Trump said the people of Iran are looking at freedom and that he will support them. Trump had said the other day that Iran is in a great crisis. He had warned that he would order military strikes if necessary.
Trump's internationally notable response comes as the Islamic Republic authorities in the country have tightened measures to suppress protesters. Reports suggest Trump's statement may cause further discomfort in Iran-US relations.