Khaberni - Donald Trump encourages Iranian protesters to continue their protests, saying "help is on its way to you," without explaining what he means.
On Tuesday, the American President wrote on his platform "Truth Social" saying: "Iranian patriots, continue to protest - take control of your institutions."
He added "I've canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the senseless killing of protesters stops."
Ten days ago, Trump stated that the United States is "fully prepared" and "on the alert to intervene" should fatalities occur among the protesters who have taken to the streets in large numbers.
Since then, Trump has continued to hint at the military option, even after the deaths of hundreds, according to human rights organizations.
Observers believe that Trump has several options to intervene in Iran, whether low-risk or high-risk, but choosing his path depends on determining his ultimate goal.
On Monday, Trump exercised his economic influence, announcing the imposition of 25% tariffs on Iranian trade partners, and spoke about ways to restore the internet service that Tehran forcibly cut.
But at the same time, the capitals revealed that there has been communication between them through Trump's friend and roaming envoy Steve Witkoff.
In a message likely aimed at urging Trump to take action, Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late Shah residing in the United States, urged him not to follow the approach of his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama, who hesitated to support the 2009 protests fearing accusations of containing the popular movement.
Some experts believe that Obama's concerns about a generation ago are no longer relevant, as the protests have broadened to include much wider sections than the educated and urban circles that have long opposed the religious state.
Ray Takeyh, a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author of a book about the fall of the Shah, stated that Trump might target forces, including the Revolutionary Guard.
Takeyh added that this intervention could alleviate the fears of Iranians "and encourage those hesitant to consider whether to join the protests or not."
Sanam Vakil, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at the Chatham House Research Center, supported the idea that Trump's intervention could give momentum to the protests.
However, she said that "this could also serve the interests of a regime suffering from paranoia, which could enhance unity and lead to an intensification of repression."
