Overview
- Iranian state television displayed an image from Trump’s 2024 Butler rally with a Farsi caption translated as “This time, the bullet won’t miss,” according to clips shared by journalists.
- Trump posted on Truth Social urging Iranians to “KEEP PROTESTING” and to “TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS,” saying “HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” and he threatened a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
- Trump warned of “very strong action” if reports of mass killings continue, while Iranian officials accused Washington of inciting unrest and interfering in the country’s internal affairs.
- Rights groups cite large death and detention figures in the nationwide crackdown, with HRANA’s toll reported around 1,850, though independent verification is constrained by extensive internet restrictions.
- Reports also describe clerics issuing fatwas targeting Trump and note past Iranian messaging about revenge for Qassem Soleimani, including a 2022 video portraying an attack at Mar-a-Lago.