Novara Live Donald Trump Tells Iranian Protesters “Help Is On Its Way”
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Jan 13, 2026 Tensions escalate as Trump hints at US intervention in Iran amidst protests and a grim death toll of 2,000. The discussion critiques Trump's military rhetoric and the economic implications of his tariffs on Iran. The hosts examine the fragmented opposition to the regime, questioning the effectiveness of diaspora leaders like Reza Pahlavi. The narrative shifts to Palestine Action hunger strikers facing dire conditions, drawing parallels to historical hunger strikes while highlighting the media's limited coverage and the political biases affecting civil liberties.
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US Rhetoric Risks Fueling Iran Violence
- Donald Trump publicly encouraged Iranians to 'keep protesting' and said "help is on its way."
- That messaging risks encouraging more demonstrations while increasing protesters' danger and feeding Tehran's foreign-manipulation narrative.
Death Toll Uncertainty Amid Crackdown
- An off-the-record Iranian official told Reuters roughly 2,000 people may have died in the unrest.
- The figure blends protesters and security personnel and highlights both heavy repression and chaotic reporting.
Tariffs Can Deepen Iran's Economic Crisis
- Trump ordered a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effectively broad sanctions on all Iranian imports.
- That move risks worsening Iran's economic collapse and deepening the protests' root causes.
