WASHINGTON- US president says Iranians ‘looking at freedom’ while Tehran accuses Washington, Tel Aviv of fomenting protestsUS President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Iranians were “looking at freedom,” as protests continued to spread across the country, adding that Washington was ready to offer support. “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social. “The USA stands ready to help!! !”Iran has witnessed waves of protests since late December, largely due to a steep decline in the value of the Iranian rial and deteriorating economic conditions. On Friday, Trump said Iran was “in big trouble” as unrest grew, adding that Washington was closely monitoring developments and warning authorities against using lethal force against protesters.

Source: The Patriot January 11, 2026 16:44 UTC