Rubio expresses US support for Iranian people amidst anti-government protests

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January 10, 2026 2:08 AM EST

Protesters gather as vehicles burn, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video released on January 9, 2026. Social Media/via REUTERS

Jan ⁠10 (Reuters) - Secretary ⁠of ‍State Marco Rubio ‍expressed U.S. support for ​the people of ​Iran on Saturday, after Iranian authorities blacked out the ​internet and they sought to ​curb anti-government protests raging ‌across the country.

"The United States supports the ​brave people ⁠of Iran," Rubio posted ‌on X.

President Donald Trump issued ‌a new warning to Iran's ‌leaders on Friday, saying, "You better not start ‍shooting because we'll start shooting ⁠too."

(Reporting by Rhea Rose Abraham in Bengaluru; Editing by William Mallard)


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