President Donald Trump stated that the United States is closely monitoring Iran due to reports of significant protestor deaths. He announced that a "big flotilla" and a "massive fleet" of US ships are heading toward the region as a precautionary measure.
Trump acknowledged that "a lot" of protesters have been killed in Iran but could not provide an exact number, noting the discrepancy between "a lot" and specific figures like 20,000. He also mentioned that he is preparing to impose a 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran, stating it will go into effect "very soon."