A major uprising in cities all across Iran has now passed the two-week mark, as Iranian citizens are seeking to overthrow the strict Islamic Republic regime and end the reign of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Encouraged by exiled opposition leader, Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, and emboldened by President Donald Trump’s promise to help, Iranians are continuing their push for freedom. They are bravely marching in the streets, yanking down the Islamic Republic flags and restoring Iran’s former flag, burning images of Khamenei, burning mosques and renaming streets after President Trump. Women are also boldly removing and burning their head coverings, which the Islamic regime has demanded they wear.
On Saturday, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social, “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP.”
The Iranians reportedly want Pahlavi to return and take control.
Speaking with Fox News host Maria Bartiromo Sunday morning, Pahlavi delivered an urgent plea to Trump: “Mr. President, you have already forged a legacy as a man of peace. Your words of solidarity have given Iranians the strength to fight for freedom. And while Khamenei and his thugs call for “Death to America,” the Iranian people are renaming streets after you. They know you have their back and will not abandon them like Obama and Biden. After the fall of this terrorist regime, they will be your best partner for peace and prosperity. Help them liberate themselves and Make Iran Great Again!”
My message to President @realDonaldTrump:
Mr. President, you have already forged a legacy as a man of peace. Your words of solidarity have given Iranians the strength to fight for freedom. And while Khamenei and his thugs call for “Death to America,” the Iranian people are… pic.twitter.com/hIcT1R5MkS
— Reza Pahlavi (@PahlaviReza) January 11, 2026
Despite President Trump’s earlier warning that Iran better not attack the protesters or they will face the wrath of the United States, the Iranian regime has reportedly killed over 500 protesters, and human rights groups claim thousands have been arrested. However, the Iranian people are not giving up, and the mass protests are continuing.
The New York Post reported Saturday that the Trump administration is reportedly preparing preliminary plans for an attack on Iran, including the option of large-scale airstrikes.
CBS News reported Sunday afternoon:
President Trump was briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, a senior U.S. official confirmed Sunday.
Mr. Trump appeared to lay out his red line for action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began “killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved.”
“We’ll be hitting them very hard where it hurts,” he said at the White House. “And that doesn’t mean boots on the ground, but it means hitting them very, very hard where it hurts.”
Senate Republicans wrote on X Sunday, “The people of Iran were the first victims of the murderous Ayatollahs. President Trump is right to stand with the Iranian people.”
The people of Iran were the first victims of the murderous Ayatollahs.
President Trump is right to stand with the Iranian people.
— Senate Republicans (@SenateGOP) January 11, 2026
TeamDML founder and podcast host Dennis Michael Lynch shared his opinion on the situation in a Facebook Live video on Sunday. WATCH:
Iran: Ayatollah / Islamic Army attack civilian protesters who reject restrictive rules / economic collapse. Rubio says Americans stand w/ Iranians / Trump warns of intervening.BIG mistake. It results in Muslim refugees coming here. Let Israel deal w/Iran, let’s fix USA. pic.twitter.com/zxjAANUbHR
— Dennis Michael Lynch (@TrustDML) January 11, 2026
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced over the weekend, “The United States supports the brave people of Iran.”
The United States supports the brave people of Iran
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) January 10, 2026
Dear world,
Iran was not a Muslim country.⁰
It was conquered by Islam.⁰
Today, Iranians are fighting for their freedom, and their bravery should hold us all in awe.— Vivid.🇮🇱 (@VividProwess) January 11, 2026
Islamic regime imam: “Women are animals created by Allah to be used by men.
Women are no different from cows, sheep, horses, or mules. God made women resemble humans so they wouldn’t frighten men.”
These are the mullahs who rule Iran. Why do they hate women so much? pic.twitter.com/sKTQFaKbhp
— Dr. Maalouf (@realMaalouf) January 11, 2026
🚨 INSANE: Millions continue to be out across Iran despite the massacre
Footage just came out of Tehran showing the huge crowd taking full control of the capital. They are not going anywhere. pic.twitter.com/cQtcLmFa7d
— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) January 11, 2026
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