Iranian Anger Grows Over Trump’s Unfulfilled Promise to Support Protesters
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Kan News · Aug 7, 2026
What happened
More than five months after protests began in Iran, Donald Trump’s promise to support Iranian demonstrators remains unmet amid ongoing executions and civilian casualties. While the U.S. focuses on nuclear non-proliferation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, many Iranians feel abandoned and betrayed. Protesters remain determined to continue their struggle despite diminished external support.
- 01Trump promised to aid Iranian protesters but failed to deliver after five months of unrest.
- 02At least 26 executions and over 1,700 civilian deaths occurred during the conflict, including children.
- 03U.S. focus shifted to preventing Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
- 04Trump praised Iran’s leadership and supported a deal respecting mutual sovereignty, angering protesters.
- 05Iranian activists express disappointment but remain committed to their fight against the regime.
- 06The ongoing war and economic collapse have left Iranian civilians as the biggest losers.
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