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Help is indeed on the way for Iran's murderous regime, but not for its oppressed citizens - comment

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  • Despite US President Donald Trump's past rhetoric supporting Iranian protesters, reports suggest the US and Iran are nearing a framework agreement.
  • This potential deal, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and a broader ceasefire, has reassured markets concerned about energy prices and regional escalation.
  • Many Iranians feel betrayed, believing Trump's administration has abandoned them in favor of a deal with the regime that previously suppressed them.

US President Donald Trump, who previously positioned himself as a strong opponent of Iran's Islamic Republic and a supporter of its protesters, appears to be moving towards an agreement with Tehran. This shift has left many Iranians feeling betrayed after months of Trump's public encouragement to challenge the regime.

Trump had openly supported Iranian protesters, warned Tehran about dwindling US patience, and urged Iranians to resist the government's nearly half-century rule characterized by repression and executions. He tweeted in January, "Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! HELP IS ON ITS WAY." This message resonated with many Iranians who believed Washington finally understood their plight.

However, recent reports indicate that the US and Iran are close to finalizing a framework agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz and a broader ceasefire arrangement. This development has provided reassurance to global markets worried about energy prices and potential regional escalation. Gulf states are also advocating for calm, and oil traders desire stability. Trump himself faces political pressure related to the economic impact of the war and rising fuel costs ahead of the midterm elections.

While US negotiators, with Pakistani mediation, discuss shipping lanes, sanctions relief, and uranium enrichment, the Iranian people feel left behind. They are once again at the mercy of the regime that they believe brutally suppressed them. The Islamic Republic is adept at navigating negotiations with Western leaders, framing the current discussions as a victory.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei shared an image on X/Twitter symbolizing relief and historical triumph, depicting the Sasanian king Shapur I standing over the defeated Roman emperor Valerian. This imagery suggests Tehran's interpretation of the ongoing diplomatic efforts as a successful assertion of power against adversaries.

Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! HELP IS ON ITS WAY.

· Donald TrumpTrump's social media message in January encouraging Iranian protesters.
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