Trump says US will 'come to their rescue' if Iran kills protestersListen to this articleThe protests in Iran were prompted by the country's dire economic conditions. (Photo: AFP)PARIS — US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States is "locked and loaded" to respond if Iran kills protesters, prompting Tehran to warn that intervention would destabilise the region. Trump said on his Truth Social platform that "if Iran shots and violently kills peaceful protesters, which is their custom, the United States of America will come to their rescue." "Certain opportunistic and hostile individuals are trying to undermine public security and peace by sowing chaos, disorder and committing murder. The justice system and the police will act with firmness and without any leniency against the rioters and those who undermine public security," he added.

Source: Bangkok Post January 02, 2026 12:15 UTC