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President Donald Trump again voiced strong support for Iranian protesters on Tuesday, declaring that the United States “stands ready to help” as demonstrations continue to spread across Iran despite a sweeping government-imposed internet blackout.
Speaking as global attention remains fixed on the unrest, Trump framed the protests as a pivotal struggle for freedom, signaling that Washington is closely monitoring Tehran’s response. His remarks reinforce earlier warnings to Iranian authorities against using force, even as security crackdowns intensify and information from inside the country remains tightly restricted.
Across Iran, demonstrators have continued to take to the streets in defiance of arrests, curfews, and heavy security deployments. The nationwide internet shutdown has complicated outside reporting, leaving families, activists, and international observers reliant on fragmented accounts and limited footage emerging through clandestine channels.
Trump’s statement places the U.S. squarely on the side of the protesters, echoing long-standing American rhetoric supporting democratic movements abroad. While he did not specify what form U.S. assistance might take, the message was clear: Washington views the unfolding events as more than a domestic Iranian issue, but as a moment with broader implications for human rights and regional stability.
Reactions abroad have been mixed. Supporters of the protesters welcomed the renewed attention, while critics cautioned that external involvement could be used by Iranian leaders to justify harsher repression. European officials and human-rights organizations have urged restraint, transparency, and the immediate restoration of internet access.
As protests persist and Iran’s government tightens its grip, the situation remains volatile. With President Trump reiterating U.S. backing and the world watching closely, the coming days may prove decisive for both the protesters risking their lives on the streets and the international response to their calls for change.
