‘Persian Nation Will Soon Be liberated’: Netanyahu Supports Protests In Iran | World News

New Delhi: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Tel Aviv is closely monitoring the developing situation in Iran as protests calling for “freedom” continue to spread across the country. Speaking on Sunday local time, he expressed support for what he described as the Iranian people’s struggle against “tyranny”.

Protests in Iran began on December 28 as demonstrations against rising inflation and increasing economic difficulties. Over the past two weeks, events have snowballed into widespread unrest in many cities, with clashes reported between agitators and security forces.

Netanyahu touched on the situation in his post on

He went on to condemn the violence used against protesters and said his country stands firmly against the killing of civilians. “Israel supports their struggle for freedom and strongly condemns the mass murder of innocent civilians. We all hope that the Persian nation will soon be freed from the yoke of tyranny,” he said.

The Israeli prime minister also spoke about the future, touching on the possibility of ties between the two countries. “When that day comes, Israel and Iran will once again be loyal partners in building a future of prosperity and peace for both countries,” he said.

According to Human Rights Activists in Iran, at least 420 protesters have been killed in anti-government demonstrations in the last 15 days. The group stated that there were 8 children among the dead.

CNN reported that demonstrations continued to spread into cities and authorities responded with arrests, crackdowns and use of force. Human rights organizations expressed concern about the death toll and the treatment of those detained.

While Iranian officials blamed “rebels” and alleged foreign intervention for the unrest, they stated that real economic problems would be addressed. At the same time, senior officials signaled that a tough stance would be taken against the protesters.

Iranian Prosecutor General Mohammad Movahedi Azad said legal action would be harsh against those involved. He said the trial would be conducted “without tolerance, mercy or compromise,” according to the Tasnim news agency. “The charges against all the rebels are the same,” he added.

International reactions continued to increase.

Speaking to the crowd at the Vatican after the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo said that he prayed for peace in Iran. US officials told CNN that President Trump is considering various military options in the wake of deadly protests in Iran after warning Tehran against using lethal force against demonstrators.

As protests continue and global attention intensifies, the situation in Iran is being closely monitored by governments and international organizations around the world.