Trump says Iranians need weapons to challenge rulers

5 articles · Updated · ایران اینترنشنال · May 5

Speaking on Monday, the US president said protesters would fight effectively if armed but are currently outmatched by Iranian government forces.
His remarks framed the unrest as a confrontation in which demonstrators lack the means to resist the state.
The comments directly addressed Iran's internal power struggle and could sharpen tensions over US rhetoric toward the country's leadership.

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