Overview
- At a Tuesday night press conference at LaGuardia, the New York City mayor said he does not support Iran’s response and called for the protection of peaceful dissent.
- The comments followed several days without a clear public stance, drawing online backlash and coverage that emphasized the lag.
- His new statement was contrasted with his December pledge to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited New York.
- Independent tallies of deaths in Iran remain unverified and vary widely, with reports also noting government cuts to internet and phone service that limit confirmation.
- President Trump urged Iranian protesters to continue and said he canceled meetings with Iranian officials until the killings stop.