U.S. President Donald Trump sent a sharp message to Iranian protesters, calling them “patriots” and warning that violence against demonstrators would come at a “big price.” Writing on Truth Social, Trump said “help is on the way” and announced the suspension of talks with Iran’s government.<br /><br />Speaking to DW, Bill Saab, Senior Managing Director at TrendsUS, analyzes what Trump may have meant — from military strikes and cyber operations to sanctions and tariffs on countries trading with Iran. Saab also discusses U.S. national interests, risks to regional stability, and whether American goals align with those of Iranian protesters.<br /><br />Defense analyst John Hoffman of the Cato Institute also weighs in on the uncertainty surrounding Trump’s remarks and possible next steps.<br /><br />#DonaldTrump #IranProtests #IranCrisis
