Trump offers US support to Iranian protesters in ongoing demonstrations.

The US President, Donald Trump, has expressed support for Iranian protesters as demonstrations continue across the country. The protests have led to a communications blackout imposed by officials, with state media blaming the unrest on “terrorist agents” from the US and Israel. The number of fatalities in the protests has risen to 65, with Trump stating that the US is ready to help. Senator Lindsey Graham also voiced support for the protesters, calling for an end to Iran’s oppressive regime. Iranian officials have threatened protesters with charges of moharebeh, punishable by death, accusing them of being “enemies of god”. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused protesters of acting on behalf of President Trump.

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