In one of the most direct messages yet, President Donald Trump has urged Iranian protesters seeking to overthrow the Islamic regime to keep it up, and take over government buildings.
Trump also announced that he has cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials, as reports continue to pour in that the strict regime is killing hundreds of protesters, and have allegedly arrested thousands more.
This also comes amid chilling reports that Iran is scheduled to publicly hang one 26-year-protester on Wednesday.
According to the New York Post, special envoy Steve Witkoff was scheduled to hold talks with Iranian officials, after they offered negotiations with the U.S. to hold off US intervention.
In a post on Truth Social Tuesday morning, President Trump urged, “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price.”
“I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY. MIGA!!! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP,” he added.
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) January 13, 2026
Multiple sources are estimating the death tolls to be much higher in Iran than previously reported. Iranian journalist Masih Alinejab, who lives in the United States, announced:
According to credible reports by @CBSNews, at least 12,000 Iranian citizens were killed in just two days, Thursday and Friday of last week. Sources inside Iran have told me that the Islamic Republic is using military-grade weapons against unarmed civilians.
These casualty figures were obtained from sources within the Supreme National Security Council and the Office of the President and were passed on to the network. This massacre was carried out on the direct order of Ali Khamenei, with the support and approval of the heads of all three branches of power, in a coordinated and organized operation, using live ammunition with the clear intent to kill civilians.
Which foreign enemy or external force, throughout history, has ever committed such a crime against the people of Iran?
The world must treat the Islamic Republic the same way it treated ISIS. These are criminal terrorists, and they must be dealt with as such.
According to credible reports by @CBSNews , at least 12,000 Iranian citizens were killed in just two days, Thursday and Friday of last week.
Sources inside Iran have told me that the Islamic Republic is using military-grade weapons against unarmed civilians.
These casualty… pic.twitter.com/ZkBpVmWgMo
— Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) January 13, 2026
Alinejab responded to Trump’s latest message with the following statement:
Thank you, @realDonaldTrump, for listening to the Iranian people. Ending negotiations with a regime that murders its own citizens is not escalation it is moral clarity.
Iranians are calling America to take lead. Convene the G7 and rally Europe to act, not with statements, but concrete actions. Target the Islamic Republic’s terrorists who are slaughtering the Iranian people. Downgrade diplomatic ties. Shut down embassies.
End legitimacy.An emergency meeting of world leaders is needed to help the Iranian people win this fight. This is not about politics. It is about stopping mass murder and choosing the right side of history. A free Iran will strengthen America, stabilize the region, and the world.
Thank you, @realDonaldTrump , for listening to the Iranian people. Ending negotiations with a regime that murders its own citizens is not escalation it is moral clarity.
Iranians are calling America to take lead. Convene the G7 and rally Europe to act, not with statements, but… pic.twitter.com/w9tXAIlhup
— Masih Alinejad 🏳️ (@AlinejadMasih) January 13, 2026
WATCH: Iranian activist @AlinejadMasih slams the left for remaining silent as the regime kills innocent Iranians. pic.twitter.com/uP7wLjJStC
— FOX & Friends (@foxandfriends) January 13, 2026
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