Trump: The Iranian regime will pay a price, help is on the way

US President Donald J. Trump addressed the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, condemning the violence used by security forces against the demonstrators in the strongest terms. In a post on his social media account, Trump described the Iranian protesters as "patriots" and called on them to continue their resistance efforts.

President Trump stated that the planned tHe announced that he has canceledall meetings until the "senseless killing" of protesters ends.He alsostatedthat the names of those who ordered and carried out the massacre must be recorded, noting that these individualswill pay a "heavyprice."

"HELP IS ON THE WAY"

The message Trump posted on the Truth Social platform is as follows:follows:

"Iranian Patriots, CONTINUE TO PROTEST - TAKE BACK YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!Record the names of the murderers and oppressors. They will pay aheavy price. I have canceled allmy meetingswith Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON THE WAY. MIGA (Make Iran GreatAgain)!!!

The postcomes amid the protests that have been ongoing in Iran since the end of Decemberand hundreds of people are reported to have lost their lives in the protests, which are in theirthird week. While internet restrictions are being implemented across the country, although the death toll has not been officially announced, it is claimed to have reached 2,000. At the White House, a national sesecurity meetings are being held, and it is stated that Trump is evaluatingvarious options, including militaryintervention.It is reported that he is evaluating these options.

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On December 28, 2025, in Iran against the local currency'sdepreciationagainst foreign currencyDue to loss of value and economic problems, the protests started by shopkeepers at the Grand Bazaar in Tehranspread to many cities across the country. The semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported on January 7 that the number of police officers injured in thedemonstrations

had reached 568, and the number ofdetainees wasin the thousands.the number of members of the Basij, known as volunteer security forces, hasrisen to 66,butthey did not provide information regarding the total death toll.

Following the incidents that broke out duringthe protests that intensified in Iran's capital, Tehran, on January 8, the country's administration restricted internet accesshad blocked his access.

While no official statement has been made regarding those who died or were injured in the protests, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported on January 13 that 133 security personnel and one prosecutor were among a total of 664 people who lost their lives, including 9 under the age of 18, and that 10,721 people were dhad announced that they were taken intocustody.