President Donald Trump publicly expressed support for protesters in Iran and Venezuela as unrest continues in both countries, warning their governments that the United States is watching closely.
In messages posted on social media, Trump praised demonstrators for standing up to what he described as oppressive regimes and urged authorities in both nations to stop using violence against their own people. He said the United States would not ignore attacks on peaceful protesters.
In Iran, large scale protests have been driven by economic struggles and political grievances, with crowds demanding greater freedom and reforms. Trump warned that further crackdowns by Iranian leaders could bring serious consequences.
Trump also included Venezuela in his remarks, where the United States has maintained strong opposition to the Maduro government while backing efforts by citizens to push for political change.
The statements reflect a broader US position of supporting protest movements in countries facing political and social turmoil while signaling potential consequences if government forces escalate their response.