Summary
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Iranian crown prince, expressed confusion about U.S. President Donald Trump's support for Iranian protesters, as promised action has not materialized despite ongoing protests resulting in thousands of deaths. President Trump stated that U.S. military forces, including the USS Abraham Lincoln and fighter jets, are moving to the Middle East, suggesting preparations for a possible response to the Iranian situation. Iran's leadership has acknowledged the deaths and warned of potential war if the U.S. intervenes in support of protesters.
Key Facts
- Reza Pahlavi questioned why President Trump's promised support for Iranian protesters has not been evident.
- Protests in Iran have resulted in nearly 4,500 confirmed deaths, with reports of up to 30,000 possible deaths.
- The U.S. has deployed military forces to the Middle East, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, as a precaution.
- President Trump called Iranian protesters "patriots" and mentioned that "help is on the way."
- Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, admitted to the deaths of several thousand people in the protests.
- Iran warned that U.S. military intervention could lead to war between the U.S. and Iran.
- Pahlavi resides in the U.S. and is the son of the last Iranian shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
