Trump tells Iranians 'help is on its way' as protest deaths surge to 12,000

Trump tells Iranians 'help is on its way' as protest deaths surge to 12,000
Summary

  • US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials amid the brutal crackdown on protesters, telling Iranians "help is on its way."

  • At least 12,000 people were killed over two nights on January 8 and 9 during protests, Iran International’s editorial board concluded, based on a review of sources and medical data.

  • Several European countries, including the Netherlands, Spain and Finland, summoned Iran’s ambassadors to protest the crackdown on protesters.

  • Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi said he was in direct contact with the Trump administration, calling it a potential game-changer for Iran and the region.

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is open to fair negotiations but that it was also "fully prepared for war.”

  • US President Donald Trump said he had imposed a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran, saying the measure took effect immediately.

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