In Iran, there are protests against the severe economic crisis, for broader political demands, and against the general hardship of life in the country. The Iranian government has seen these protests and has responded with violence. At least 2,571 people have been killed in these protest massacres. After this massacre, President Donald J. Trump issued a statement telling the Iranians to keep protesting and that help is on the way.
President Trump has stated that he is weighing the options on whether to use military force or simply affect Iran economically with sanctions. On Saturday, there was a phone call between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the possibility of U.S. intervention in Iran. The government of Iran has issued a warning that states that it will retaliate against any attack by targeting Israel and the United States. This threat has made the U.S. and Israel more wary of going into Iran to help, but it has not stopped the discussion.
Many protesters in Iran would welcome external support from President Trump and outside entities. These protesters believe that the President would help overthrow the regime in place. However, this direct intervention could potentially disrupt the peace and balance of power in the Middle East. Apart from direct intervention, the protesters want global condemnation and pressure from the U.N. against Iran to stop the killings in the country. There is little information at this time on any actions, but until international action occurs, the outcome of the protests remains uncertain.