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President Donald Trump called on Iranians to continue protesting. Rights groups say at least 500 people have been killed since demonstrations began over two weeks ago.
“Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers,” the President wrote on Truth Social Tuesday. “They will pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY. MIGA!!!”
Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham have sported hats that say “Make Iran Great Again” (MIGA) in recent weeks.
President Trump poses with Lindsey Graham and a “Make Iran Great Again” hat. pic.twitter.com/YqwkSh41Mp
— The American Conservative (@amconmag) January 5, 2026
The protests in Iran began in late December. Tehran’s crackdown has resulted in hundreds of deaths. Some of the demonstrators have engaged in arson, and dozens of members of the Iranian security forces have been killed.
Trump did not provide details on what kind of assistance would be provided to the protests. Reports have said the White House is considering a range of actions in Iran, including strikes on non-military targets in Tehran, restoring internet, cyber attacks, and new sanctions. Additionally, Trump ruled out further talks with Tehran while the protests are ongoing.
Israel is also stoking the protests by planting information in news outlets, according to Axios reporter Brack Ravid.
Barak Ravid, the former IDF intelligence officer who writes for Axios, had this to say about Iran International a few years ago. https://t.co/Ga14F2EFYm pic.twitter.com/TSnMN01ZKH
— Dave DeCamp (@DecampDave) January 13, 2026
