Iran's Exiled Crown Prince Questions Trump's Pledge to Help Protesters Amid Stagnant Response to Bloodshed.
Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran who lives abroad, has expressed outrage that US President Donald Trump hasn't fulfilled his promise to provide support for protesters in Iran. The Iranian opposition leader stated on Sunday that Iranians are "scratching their heads" and wondering why Trump hasn't followed through with aid to those demonstrating against the government's oppressive regime.
Pahlavi's remarks come as thousands of people have been killed or injured during the ongoing protests, which began nearly a month ago. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 4,500 people have died and over 17,000 are still under investigation. While some estimates put the death toll even higher, around 30,000.
Trump had earlier stated that "help is on the way" and praised protesters as "patriots." However, nothing materialized in terms of tangible support for the demonstrators. Trump's comments were seen as empty by Pahlavi, who claimed that the US president was only using rhetoric to condemn the Iranian government without taking concrete action.
The lack of response from Washington has left Iranians feeling frustrated and disillusioned with the West's stance on their protests. The Iranian opposition leader emphasized that it is a moral obligation for the international community to support protesters fighting against an oppressive regime.
Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acknowledged the deaths of "several thousand" people during the protests. The situation remains tense in Iran, with many feeling on edge as they wait for further developments.
In response to Trump's actions or lack thereof, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any aggression against Ayatollah Khamenei would be tantamount to full-scale war against the Iranian nation. The US has also been deploying its military forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and several destroyers, which Pahlavi believes may signal a more substantial response from Washington.
However, Trump downplayed the significance of these deployments, stating that they were only meant to be "precautions" rather than an indication of any immediate military action. The situation remains fluid, with both sides refusing to back down and waiting for further developments.
Reza Pahlavi, the crown prince of Iran who lives abroad, has expressed outrage that US President Donald Trump hasn't fulfilled his promise to provide support for protesters in Iran. The Iranian opposition leader stated on Sunday that Iranians are "scratching their heads" and wondering why Trump hasn't followed through with aid to those demonstrating against the government's oppressive regime.
Pahlavi's remarks come as thousands of people have been killed or injured during the ongoing protests, which began nearly a month ago. According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 4,500 people have died and over 17,000 are still under investigation. While some estimates put the death toll even higher, around 30,000.
Trump had earlier stated that "help is on the way" and praised protesters as "patriots." However, nothing materialized in terms of tangible support for the demonstrators. Trump's comments were seen as empty by Pahlavi, who claimed that the US president was only using rhetoric to condemn the Iranian government without taking concrete action.
The lack of response from Washington has left Iranians feeling frustrated and disillusioned with the West's stance on their protests. The Iranian opposition leader emphasized that it is a moral obligation for the international community to support protesters fighting against an oppressive regime.
Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acknowledged the deaths of "several thousand" people during the protests. The situation remains tense in Iran, with many feeling on edge as they wait for further developments.
In response to Trump's actions or lack thereof, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any aggression against Ayatollah Khamenei would be tantamount to full-scale war against the Iranian nation. The US has also been deploying its military forces in the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and several destroyers, which Pahlavi believes may signal a more substantial response from Washington.
However, Trump downplayed the significance of these deployments, stating that they were only meant to be "precautions" rather than an indication of any immediate military action. The situation remains fluid, with both sides refusing to back down and waiting for further developments.
. I mean, 4,500+ dead and over 17,000 injured? That's a whole lotta lives lost, fam 
. And for what? So he can say he cares but does squat about it? It's not right, you feel me? 
The West needs to step up their game and support the people who are fightin' against an oppressor regime. Iran is gettin' tired of bein' played like a pawn in global politics 
. It's time for some real action, not just hot air 
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. Saying Trump didn't deliver on his promise is one thing, but how can he be sure? Maybe the US was actually planning something and it got delayed or canceled? I need some more info before I start questioning Trump's intentions 
. And what's with all these estimates of death tolls? Who's counting these people anyway? HRANA says 4,500, but others say up to 30,000... how do we know which one is true? 
What's going on with this US response? They gotta do better than just deploying military forces...that's not gonna make a difference! 
We need to see some real change & support for the Iranian people! 
I'm really worried about what's happening in Iran right now... all these people have lost their lives and it feels like no one is doing anything to help. I mean, Trump said he'd provide support but nothing's happened 
. I know Trump said he was "helping" but from where I'm sitting, it feels like empty words... 
. that's so frustrating for the people there who are getting killed or injured every day. i mean, reza pahlavi is right, it's not just words, you gotta do something concrete to support them. and now they're feeling like the west doesn't care about what's going on in iran 
. ayatollah khamenei might be saying a few things but it's still worrying for the people who are living through this 
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