Trump warned that the Iranian government must stop violent crackdowns on peaceful demonstrators and made clear that the United States “stands with the Iranian people” as they make their voices heard. He criticized the regime’s history of killing its own citizens when they protest and called for an end to brutality.

At the same time, Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with his ministers and acknowledged that the current moment may be one where “the Iranian people are taking their fate into their own hands,” praising their courage in the face of state violence. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel supports peaceful aspirations for freedom and justice, and that tyrannical leaders who harm their own citizens will not succeed forever.

Both leaders have stressed that while Iran represents a threat in the region, the plight of ordinary Iranians — who have suffered under years of economic hardship and political oppression — deserves international attention and support. They continue to call for the Iranian government to stop killing civilians and respect the legitimate hopes of its people for a better future.