Trump Reverses Stance on Iran Protests, Warns of Threats
President Trump walks back call for protesters to take over Iran, now says Iranians could face threats for demonstrating against the government.
In a significant shift from his previous position, President Donald J. Trump has softened his call for Iranian protesters to take over their government. The president now warns that Iranians could face threats if they continue protesting against the regime, a change from his earlier encouragement of an all-out overthrow.
Trump's initial statements had suggested that the protesters should seize power in Iran, a move that would have represented a dramatic escalation of the ongoing tensions between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic. However, the president has since acknowledged the significant challenges and risks involved in such a scenario, leading him to temper his earlier rhetoric.
The Iranian government has faced widespread protests in recent months, sparked by a range of grievances, including economic hardship, political repression, and the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the protests have posed a significant challenge to the regime, the Iranian authorities have responded with a brutal crackdown, using security forces to suppress the demonstrations.
In his latest comments, Trump acknowledged the
Source: The New York Times
