Trump -- who earlier told the protesters in Iran that “help is on its way” -- said Tuesday in a CBS News interview that the United States would act if Iran began hanging protesters. “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing,” said the American leader, who has repeatedly threatened Iran with military intervention. Iranian state media has said dozens of members of the security forces have been killed, with their funerals turning into large pro-government rallies. “On Thursday night, my friends and I saw protesters in Tehran’s Sarsabz neighbourhood amid a heavy military presence. “You are the national military of Iran, not the military of the Islamic Republic,” he said in a statement.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 14, 2026 11:57 UTC