Trump’s Iran post puts world on edge
US President Donald Trump’s latest social media post has kept the world on edge, with many waiting with bated breath for his next move on Iran
WASHINGTON (MNTV) –– U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest social media post has kept the world on edge, with many waiting with bated breath for his next move on Iran.
In a sharply worded post, Trump told what he called “Iranian patriots” to keep protesting and to document alleged abuses by security forces. He warned that those responsible would face consequences and claimed that U.S. support was imminent, signing off with “MIGA,” short for Make Iran Great Again.
The message signaled a clear pause in any remaining diplomatic engagement with Tehran at a moment of rising internal unrest.
The remarks came as demonstrations continued across several Iranian cities, triggered by anger over political repression, economic hardship, and long-standing grievances against the ruling establishment.
Iranian authorities have imposed sweeping internet restrictions for a fifth consecutive day, limiting access to social media platforms and messaging services that protesters often use to organize and share information.
Tehran has rejected Trump’s comments as foreign interference and warned that pressure would not go unanswered. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Iran is prepared for all scenarios if Washington chooses confrontation. He said Iran has faced military threats before and would respond decisively if tested again.
Araghchi also criticized the European Parliament’s decision to bar Iranian officials from its premises in Brussels and Strasbourg, calling it a politically motivated move.
He accused European institutions of double standards while pointing out that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to travel freely across Europe despite facing international legal scrutiny over Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed more than 71,000 Palestinians.
Inside Iran, tens of thousands of pro-government supporters rallied in several cities, waving flags and chanting slogans in support of the leadership. State media reported that more than 100 members of the security forces have been killed in recent days, framing the unrest as violent and externally driven.
Opposition activists, however, say the overall death toll is far higher and includes hundreds of protesters, many of them young. Those claims cannot be independently verified due to the ongoing internet shutdown and tight restrictions on reporting.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the restrictions on Iranian diplomats were linked to concerns over Iran’s handling of protests and human rights, a justification Tehran has strongly rejected. Araghchi said Iran does not seek confrontation with Europe but would reciprocate any restrictions imposed on its officials.
United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk said he was horrified by reports from Iran, with hundreds feared killed since the protests erupted. Human rights groups say the true scale of casualties remains unclear due to restricted access for journalists and monitors.
As rhetoric escalates on both sides, analysts warn that Trump’s message risks inflaming an already volatile situation.
With diplomacy frozen, protests ongoing, and regional tensions high, the world is watching closely to see whether words will give way to wider confrontation.
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