Trump Vows 'Very Strong Action' Over Iran Protester Execution
President Trump warns Iran of 'very strong action' if executions of protesters proceed. Rights groups report 2,400+ deaths amid a 132-hour internet blackout.
"If they hang them, you're going to see some things."President Donald Trump has delivered a stark ultimatum to the Iranian government as reports of a mass execution of anti-government protesters surface. Rights groups have sounded the alarm, confirming that over 2,400 demonstrators have already been killed in a brutal crackdown across the country.
Trump Warns of Action Over Iran Protester Execution
According to reports from Reuters and the BBC, Trump told reporters on January 13, 2026, that the U.S. is prepared to take "very strong action" if Tehran moves forward with executions. The president has already cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials and is weighing military options alongside a proposed 25% tariff on any nation trading with Iran. He even adopted the slogan "Make Iran Great Again" (MIGA) on his Truth Social platform, signaling explicit support for the opposition.
The situation inside the country is dire. The case of 26-year-oldErfan Soltani, who was sentenced to death just two days after his arrest, has become a symbol of the rapid and opaque judicial process. The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights stated they've "never witnessed a case move so quickly," suggesting the regime is using expedited trials to instill fear.
Internet Blackout and Claims of 'Terrorism'
Iran's leadership has fired back, accusing Washington of trying to "manufacture a pretext for military intervention." While an Iranian official acknowledged to Reuters that 2,000 people had died, they shifted the blame onto "terrorists." Meanwhile, a near-total internet shutdown has exceeded 132 hours, masking the true scale of the violence. Eyewitnesses describe hospitals as "war zones," short on blood and medical supplies as they struggle to treat hundreds of casualties.
The protests, which spread to 180 cities, were originally sparked by the collapse of the Iranian currency and the rising cost of living. They've since transformed into a direct challenge to the clerical establishment, with protesters openly chanting "Death to the dictator."
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