"As Iranians rise in protest, Donald Trump's rhetoric has become a study in contradictions. One day, he threatens "very strong action" against the Islamic Republic to defend Iranian protesters; the next, he praises the very regime he condemned and suggests the possibility of negotiations. His language and behavior are driven by self-interest, not genuine concern for the Iranian people. This theatrical show of menace and bravado is a calculated move, shaped by political ambition, military considerations, and the shifting tides of his support base."
"Parents search mortuaries and hospitals for their loved ones, their grief and struggle reduced to the backdrop of a geopolitical drama. The protests, which began on December 28, erupted in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and rapidly spread across the country. While these protests have been organic, they are not spontaneous. They have been fueled by economic collapse: Iran's currency has lost close to 90 percent of its value against the dollar in a year, and inflation is skyrocketing."
Donald Trump's rhetoric toward Iran alternates between threatening "very strong action" to defend protesters and praising the regime while entertaining negotiations. His language and conduct are driven by self-interest, political ambition, military considerations, and shifts in his support base. Ordinary Iranians endure grave consequences as parents search mortuaries and hospitals for loved ones, with their grief sidelined amid geopolitical posturing. Protests began December 28 in Tehran's Grand Bazaar and spread nationwide, drawing participants across income groups and generations. The unrest is fueled by economic collapse—near 90 percent currency loss and soaring inflation—and met by brutal government repression, communications blackouts, and catastrophic human costs.
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