‘He hoped Trump’s help would arrive’: why protesters in Iran feel betrayed
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The article discusses the sense of betrayal felt by some Iranian protesters following unfulfilled promises of support from then-US President Donald Trump. Siavash Shirzad, a 38-year-old protester, was killed in Tehran after participating in demonstrations, believing Trump's assurances of assistance. Despite Trump's initial encouragement for Iranians to protest and promises of help, he later backed away from military intervention. This perceived abandonment led to despair among protesters, who faced continued crackdowns, mass arrests, and concerns about unfair trials and abuses in detention facilities. Protests continued outside the capital amidst a communications blackout, while Iranian state TV aired footage of forced confessions.
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