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US President Reposts Article on 'Obama's Mistake' in Not Supporting Iranian Protesters and 'Corrected' by Trump

Apr 28, 2026 April 28, 2026 2 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Donald Trump reposted an article claiming that Obama failed to support Iranian protesters in 2009, a mistake Trump asserts he corrected. He warned Iran against harming peaceful protesters, promising US support. This highlights ongoing tensions and the US's stance on Iranian protests.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Trump's statements could escalate tensions between the US and Iran.

👥 Key Players

Donald Trump ACTOR
President of the United States
"Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Saturday, January 3, published an article."
Barack Obama QUOTED
Former President of the United States
"Barack Obama acknowledged that he and his administration made a 'mistake'."
Ali Khamenei (علی خامنه‌ای) TARGET
Supreme Leader of Iran
"Chants by students against Khamenei."
Nicolás Maduro QUOTED
President of Venezuela
"Nicolás Maduro has been arrested along with his wife."
Hezbollah LINKED_TO
Militant group
"The destructive alliance between Hezbollah, the Islamic Republic, and Venezuela."
Iranian government (دولت ایران) TARGET
Government of Iran
"If the Iranian government 'shoots at peaceful protesters'."

⚡ Actions

Donald Trump ANNOUNCE Iranian government
"We are on full alert and ready to act."
Confidence: 90%
Donald Trump CRITICIZE Barack Obama
"Obama acknowledged that he and his administration made a 'mistake' by not firmly supporting the Iranian civilians' uprising."
Confidence: 90%
Donald Trump SUPPORT Iranian protesters
"Trump corrected this mistake."
Confidence: 80%

📰 What Happened

Trump criticized Obama for not supporting Iranian protesters and warned of US action against Iran's government.

  • Donald Trump announce Iranian government
  • Donald Trump criticize Barack Obama
  • Donald Trump support Iranian protesters

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the internal dissent against the government and the potential for external support.
🌍 Regional: Because it may influence regional dynamics involving Iran and its allies.
🌐 International: Because it signals a potential shift in US policy towards Iran.

📚 Background

Trump's statements could escalate tensions between the US and Iran.

📝 Key Evidence

"We are on full alert and ready to act."
→ US readiness to respond to Iranian government actions.
"Obama acknowledged that he and his administration made a 'mistake'."
→ Criticism of past US policy towards Iranian protests.
"Nightly chants by students at 'Shiraz University' against the Islamic Republic."
→ Evidence of ongoing protests in Iran.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for its opposition stance towards the Iranian government.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, on Saturday, January 3, published an article on his Truth Social account stating that Obama did not support the freedom-seeking protesters in Iran two decades ago, but Trump corrected this mistake. This article was published on the news website 'Just the News'. On Friday at 3 AM, Donald Trump wrote in a message on the social network 'Truth Social' that if the Iranian government 'shoots at peaceful protesters and violently kills them — which is their usual practice — the United States will come to their aid.' He added: 'We are on full alert and ready to act.' In the article reposted by the US President, it is stated: 'Years after leaving the presidency, Barack Obama acknowledged that he and his administration made a 'mistake' by not firmly supporting the Iranian civilians' uprising in 2009, which could have toppled the country's discontented clerics.' The article further states that President Donald Trump, 'who faced a new protest movement led by street vendors more than 16 years later, took a completely opposite approach and welcomed ordinary Iranians with open arms, drawing Tehran's attention.' This article, written by John Solomon, mentions: 'The President was not very specific about his intentions, but Iranian opponents [of the Islamic Republic] and Trump's unofficial advisors encouraged this statement, saying it set the stage for harsher sanctions and other actions by the [Trump] administration.' Nightly chants by students at 'Shiraz University' against the Islamic Republic and Khamenei: 'Until the cleric is buried, this homeland will not be a homeland'; chants by protesters in Mashhad attributed to the shooting by repressive forces in Yasuj and the protesters' resistance against them. Donald Trump: Nicolás Maduro has been arrested along with his wife and has left Venezuela. The destructive alliance between Hezbollah, the Islamic Republic, and Venezuela and the impact of US operations on it.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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