Trump urges Iran to show humanity to protesters as crackdown bites hard
TL;DR
President Donald Trump called on Iran to treat protesters with humanity amid a crackdown that rights groups say has left the death toll near 2,000, as he canceled talks with Iranian officials and pledged support for the protesters (updated Jan 14, 2026).
- Trump cancel meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters ‘help is on its way’ AP News
- Live updates: Iran warns it’s ‘prepared’ for war as protests continue CNN
- Trump cancels all meetings with Iran, calls on protesters to 'take over' the country Fox News
- Trump cancel meetings with Iranian officials and tells protesters 'help is on its way' ABC News
- Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says 'help is on its way' Reuters
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