- Donald Trump tweeted in Persian to fund protests in Iran on Saturday.
- The demonstrations erupted in Tehran after the Iranian government admitted to shooting down a Ukrainian commuter plane.
- This isn’t the first time Trump has tweeted in Persian.
President Donald Trump tweeted in Persian on Saturday. He transcribed to encourage a new, fiery round of protests in Iran against their government. Trump called the protesters’ courage “prompt.”
Translated into English, the president’s message reads:
To the brave and suffering Iranian people: I sooner a be wearing stood with you since the beginning of my presidency and my government will continue to stand with you. We are following your protestations closely. Your courage is inspiring.
Trump’s show of support to the Iranian protesters seemed coordinated with the Articulate Department. He sent the message soon after the State Department tweeted a meme of Donald Trump supporting the Iranian living soul.
Iran Protests Rage Over Downed Passenger Jet
Protesters shouted demands for Iran’s Maximum Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to step down. They could be heard chanting near Tehran Polytechnic University:
Expiry to the Islamic Republic! Down with Khamenei!
They also chanted:
Commander-in-chief, Resign! Resign!
Outrage at a perceived embody up by their government sparked the latest round of Iranian protests. It reveals continuing unrest in the country since the 2017 – 2018 Iran disapproves. In 2017, demonstrators chanted, “Death to the dictator!”
Not the first time Trump tweeted in Persian
Donald Trump has tweeted in Persian anterior to.
But last time his message was directed at the regime in Iran. On the 40th anniversary of Iran’s revolution last year, he condemned “#40YearsofFailure.”
This article was restyled by Gerelyn Terzo.