South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly expressed support for the ongoing protests in Iran, assuring protesters that President Donald Trump is on their side. "When President Trump says Make Iran Great Again, it means the protestors in Iran must prevail over the ayatollah," Graham wrote. "To all who are sacrificing in Iran, God bless. Help is on the way."
Graham's comments come as protests have spread across the Middle Eastern nation for the past two weeks, with at least 72 reported deaths and over 2,300 others detained according to Human Rights Activists News Agency. The Iranian government has attempted to crack down on demonstrations that started in response to a deteriorating economy and currency inflation.
Graham's message is significant as it comes amid strained U.S.-Iran relations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. However, President Trump recently voiced support for protesters and warned Iran that the U.S. is "locked and loaded and ready to go."
Other figures have also expressed support for the protests, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio who wrote on X that "The United States supports the brave people of Iran."
Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi praised Trump's warning to the regime, saying it gives Iranian protesters greater strength and hope. "When the regime and its security forces see that violent repression will carry consequences and that the Iranian people will not be abandoned, it raises the cost of brutality and affects behavior inside the system," he said.
It remains unclear how long the protests in Iran will last but Trump's recent intervention in Venezuela suggests that the U.S. may be prepared to offer support to protesters.
Graham's comments come as protests have spread across the Middle Eastern nation for the past two weeks, with at least 72 reported deaths and over 2,300 others detained according to Human Rights Activists News Agency. The Iranian government has attempted to crack down on demonstrations that started in response to a deteriorating economy and currency inflation.
Graham's message is significant as it comes amid strained U.S.-Iran relations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution. However, President Trump recently voiced support for protesters and warned Iran that the U.S. is "locked and loaded and ready to go."
Other figures have also expressed support for the protests, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio who wrote on X that "The United States supports the brave people of Iran."
Iran's exiled prince Reza Pahlavi praised Trump's warning to the regime, saying it gives Iranian protesters greater strength and hope. "When the regime and its security forces see that violent repression will carry consequences and that the Iranian people will not be abandoned, it raises the cost of brutality and affects behavior inside the system," he said.
It remains unclear how long the protests in Iran will last but Trump's recent intervention in Venezuela suggests that the U.S. may be prepared to offer support to protesters.
! Lindsey Graham is finally standing up for those fighting for change in Iran. I know we shouldn't take sides with any particular leader, but it's so refreshing to see him acknowledge the struggles of the Iranian people. And can we talk about how inspiring it is that Reza Pahlavi is using his platform to promote peace and non-violence? 
The fact that Trump is warning Iran suggests he might be willing to offer some kind of support to protesters - fingers crossed 
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, I mean, who knew Lindsey Graham had such a strong opinion on this? seems like he's trying to stir up some trouble with Iran... not sure if that's a good idea tho... President Trump's comments were kinda the same vibe, but at least he was direct about it 
. Reza Pahlavi's words make sense though, I guess when you're in a tough spot and know you won't be abandoned, people are more likely to stand up for themselves. hope this doesn't escalate into something bigger 
! Did u know the protests started due to econ & currency inflation? 
The US is literally "locked and loaded" ready to go 
. Why Trump's team can't just keep it simple 
? I mean, 2,300+ detained ppl is wild 
... human rights activists are keeping a close eye on this 
. Marco Rubio's got my back tho 
. Reza Pahlavi's statement makes total sense 
... regime gets more brutal, protesters get stronger 
! Let's keep an eye on Venezuela too 
, who knows if US is prepping for another intervention? 
thinkin about all those people in iran who are protesting and gettin hurt... its like they're fightin for a better future but they gotta go thru so much pain & struggle 
Graham's words might sound encouraging but what if the us is really gonna get involved? that could make things even worse 
"I'm the one who cares about you, poor Iran!" 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to see the ayatollah go down? It's like the ultimate Netflix series - "The Regime" season 1: "How to be a dictator"... 
. Lindsey Graham's comments about President Trump being on the side of the protesters in Iran is a bit suspicious, don't you think? 
. It feels like they're more concerned about winning elections than actually helping the people on the ground in Iran 
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. The situation there does seem pretty dire, and if the US is really planning to offer support to protesters, that could make a big difference 
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. And can we talk about Reza Pahlavi's quote for a sec? 
. Newsflash: Iran isn't Fortnite 
but what does this mean for Iran actually? is Trump just trying to stir up more trouble or is he really gonna help these people out? 
i mean, what about the fact that there have been reports of protesters being tortured and killed by IRANIAN FORCES????? 
meanwhile, GRAHAM IS JUST TALKING OUT OF HIS EARS, no accountability whatsoever... i dont trust his intentions one bit...
Anyway, I'm not really sure about any of this politics stuff... can someone explain it to me in simple terms? 
like, what even is make iran great again tho? sounds like a total joke 
It's like he's trying to be the US's very own "diplomat-in-chief" but without the actual diplomacy part. Let's see how this plays out, I guess... 
i get that trump wants to show support for the protesters, but can't we find a more nuanced way to do it than just spouting some weird slogan or other? 
...and i'm definitely keeping an eye on what the us does next