Trump encourages Iranian protesters; rights group says 2,000 killed
The Washington Post • • nation
Key Points:
- The Human Rights Activists News Agency estimates that over 2,000 people have been killed since protests began in Iran on December 28.
- President Donald Trump stated on January 13, 2026, that "help is on its way" to anti-regime protesters in Iran.
- Trump warned the Iranian government that it will pay a "big price" for its violent crackdown on demonstrators.
- The ongoing protests have been met with a brutal response from Iranian security forces, resulting in significant casualties.
