Iran is talking about Trump's betrayal.
US President Donald Trump, who repeatedly declared his support for Iranian protesters, ultimately took no steps to protect them, leaving many Iranians feeling betrayed, confused, and deeply uncertain, The Washington Post reported, citing interviews with protesters and eyewitnesses.
The reason for mass protests in Iran was a serious economic However, over time, the protests grew into a broader movement demanding the overthrow of the entire ruling system. Amid harsh repression by security forces, Trump's statements in support of the protesters, according to Iranians themselves, played a significant role in their determination to continue their resistance.
Some protesters said that public signals of support from Washington were perceived as a promise of real intervention. This, they said, fueled hope that international pressure or even US military action could stop the domestic violence.
A 36-year-old Tehran resident named Hadith admitted in an interview that many took to the streets, despite fear and reports of mass killings, expecting swift action from the US. She said people were literally "looking to the sky," hoping for a strike against Iranian military and security forces at any moment.
We went out to protest with fear, but with hope that now a blow would be struck and these people would be destroyed.
" she said. However, Trump's refusal to take any decisive action became a symbol of disappointment for her and many others.
After the US failed to move from words to action, some protesters became convinced that their fate was of no real interest to the American leadership.
He doesn't think about humanity. You could easily do something for us.
"Hadith said, commenting on Trump's position.
As the publication notes, similar sentiments are now widespread among Iranians who have lived through the suppression of protests. Many are now skeptical of foreign leaders' statements of support, fearing that once again, grandiose rhetoric will not be followed by tangible aid.
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