Trump Says US Ready to ‘Rescue’ Iran Protesters if Attacked by Government

Summary

President Trump said the US is ready to 'rescue' Iranian protesters if they are attacked by authorities, escalating US rhetoric as protests spread over Iran's economic crisis. Tyler Kendall reported that the Iranian currency has lost about 60% since the June war with Israel, and also noted Trump's renewed threat to strike Iran over its nuclear program, stalled bilateral talks, and US pressure on a Venezuela-Iran oil shadow fleet.

• Trump said the US is ready to rescue Iranian protesters if authorities attack them.
• Protests in Iran are escalating over inflation, sanctions, and a sharply depreciated currency.
• The Iranian currency has lost about 60% of its value since the June war with Israel.
• Trump has threatened another strike on Iran if it rebuilds its nuclear program.
• The White House reportedly gave Iran two months to reach a nuclear deal that never materialized.
• The US is also escalating tensions with Venezuela over a shared oil shadow fleet.
• Bloomberg Intelligence sees a strong likelihood of a heavier-handed Iranian crackdown if protests continue.