Trump demanded that Iran "do not massacre peaceful protesters" and cut off the Internet, Tehran's actions were allegedly during protests in November 2019.

"The Iranian government must allow human rights groups to monitor and report on the ongoing protests of the Iranian people. There cannot be a massacre of peaceful protesters or the cutting off of the Internet." The world is watching, "US President Donald Trump tweeted on January 11.

Hundreds of Iranians protested in Tehran after the government admitted to wrong-firing a Boeing 737-800 of Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) on January 8, killing all 176 people aboard. The aircraft was shot down by a short-range air defense complex and at a time when the Iranian armed forces were preparing to face a potential attack from the United States.

Protesters shouted slogans to demand supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei resigned and Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) should leave the country. Protesters said many Iranians, including families of plane crash victims, were shocked when the government initially concealed the information.

"To the brave, long-suffering people of Iran: I've been with you since the beginning of your presidency and my administration will continue to work closely with you. We are watching closely. tight protests and be inspired by your courage, "added Trump.

Amnesty International accuses Iran of suppressing protesters against rising gasoline prices in November 2019, killing more than 300 people. Western media also said that the Internet was cut off in many Iranian provinces ahead of the memorial planned a month after the protests. Iranian authorities did not disclose the number of casualties, but said demonstrations erupted in 29/31 provinces, and 50 military bases were attacked.