Overview
- President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that the United States would help Iranian protesters and is fully ready to act if authorities kill peaceful demonstrators.
- Iran’s Foreign Ministry called the message a violation of the UN Charter and international law, accusing Washington of inciting violence and terrorist acts against Iranian citizens.
- Tehran reminded the UN Security Council of its responsibility to help preserve peace and security and said Iranians would reject malicious external interference in their internal dialogue.
- Iran’s UN envoy sent letters to the UN secretary‑general and Security Council president urging condemnation of Trump’s remarks as provocative and tantamount to incitement.
- Officials warned that any aggression would draw a quick, decisive and comprehensive response, as nationwide protests continue over a collapsing rial, high inflation and recent central bank leadership changes.