Trump's assertive foreign policy signals dominance and strength
The US State Department issued a strong warning to Iran via its Farsi social media account, emphasizing that President Trump is a 'man of action' amid ongoing protests in Iran, which have resulted in dozens of deaths and hundreds of arrests. The protests, now in their ninth day, are reportedly met with harsh crackdowns, and there are reports of Iran's Supreme Leader planning an escape to Russia. Trump has threatened to respond forcefully if the Iranian regime continues its violent suppression of protesters.