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Trump tweets message of support to Iranian protesters: 'Your courage is inspiring' | TheHill

posted onJanuary 12, 2020
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Article snippet: MORE tweeted a message in support of Iranian protesters in Farsi Saturday, as demonstrators took to the streets to speak out against the government following the country's admission that it inadvertently shot down a Kyiv-bound commercial plane. Protesters flooded the streets in Tehran Saturday chanting "death to liars" and "death to the dictator" in reference to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah The New York Times, as citizens mourned the loss of those killed in the crash.  "To the brave and suffering Iranian people: I have stood with you since the beginning of my presidency and my government will continue to stand with you," Trump's said.  We are following your protests closely," he added. "Your courage is inspiring." About 20 minutes later, Trump tweeted again, this time in English. Iranian officials have characterized the incident as a mistake, and Iranian Foreign Minister  Link to the full article to read more

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