Former U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his confrontational stance toward Iran, declaring that the United States stands prepared to assist the country amid ongoing civil unrest. Through his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump asserted that Iran is \”looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,\” accompanied by his unambiguous pledge: \”The USA stands ready to help!!!\”\n\nThis declaration follows repeated warnings from Trump and senior U.S. officials that Washington would intervene should Iranian authorities respond violently to peaceful demonstrations. Trump elaborated on Friday, stating that while U.S. involvement wouldn’t entail \”boots on the ground,\” it would involve \”hitting them very, very hard where it hurts\” if protesters faced lethal force.\n\nThe Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned these statements as \”interventionist and deceptive,\\” characterizing them as reflective of Washington’s enduring hostility toward the Iranian people. The current wave of protests, emerging in multiple Iranian cities since late December, stems primarily from severe economic deterioration—including the sharp depreciation of the rial—and longstanding financial hardships.\n\nIranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and expressed commitment to addressing economic grievances while simultaneously cautioning against violent acts and vandalism. The escalating exchange between Trump and Iranian officials highlights renewed tensions in U.S.-Iran relations, with Trump adopting characteristically aggressive rhetoric that challenges diplomatic norms.