At least 1,850 protesters reported killed in Iran as Trump says ‘help is on its way’
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President Donald Trump said countries that do business with Iran will face a 25% tariff — a move that will hit China hard. His move piles further pressure on Tehran after he floated US military intervention to “rescue” protesters. Follow for live updates
• US President Donald Trump has canceled meetings with Iranian officials and encouraged protesters to keep demonstrating, saying “help is on its way” amid a brutal crackdown by Tehran. At least 1,850 protesters have now been killed in more than two weeks of demonstrations, according to a US-based rights group. • Trump will meet with his senior national security team today to discuss his options in Iran, after announcing a 25% tariff on countries that do business with Iran. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he believes the Iranian regime could be facing its “last days and weeks.” • Some landline and mobile phone users in Iran have been able to call abroad for the first time more than four days after the government shut down communications. But internet access remains cut off for a fifth day. President Trump did not attend a Tuesday morning meeting of national security principals regarding Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Air Force One on the way to Michigan. Trump is giving remarks on the economy in Detroit, where Leavitt said Trump is likely to mention Iran. CNN previously reported Trump was expected to convene senior national security officials to discuss how to proceed in Iran, but Leavitt said Tuesday he hadn’t been scheduled to attend this morning’s meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CIA Director John Ratcliffe, among others.
