Trump Offers Aid to “Free” Iran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Threatens “Retaliation” Against US
- El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha ofrecido su ayuda para "liberar" Irán, en un nuevo mensaje de respaldo a los manifestantes que llevan ya una semana...
- "Irán busca la libertad, quizás como nunca antes.¡Estados Unidos está listo para ayudar!
- Irán cumple una semana de manifestaciones que estallaron con el desplome de la moneda nacional, el rial, y que han terminado degenerando en disturbios.
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, ha ofrecido su ayuda para “liberar” Irán, en un nuevo mensaje de respaldo a los manifestantes que llevan ya una semana saliendo a las calles del país en una nueva crisis que ha dejado, según varias ONG, más de un centenar de muertos.
“Irán busca la libertad, quizás como nunca antes.¡Estados Unidos está listo para ayudar! Presidente donald J. Trump”, ha manifestado el mandatario norteamericano en su plataforma Truth Social.
Irán cumple una semana de manifestaciones que estallaron con el desplome de la moneda nacional, el rial, y que han terminado degenerando en disturbios. El Gobierno iraní,que admitió en su momento los motivos originales de las manifestaciones,ha acusado en los últimos días a Estados Unidos y sus aliados de provocar este descenso a la violencia.
El país lleva 48 horas bajo cortes de internet prácticamente generalizados, según el portal especializado NetBlocks, reconocidos por las propias autoridades iraníes para contener la difusión de información nociva para la seguridad del Estado.
Trump ha sido contestado por el presidente del Parlamento iraní, Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, quien ha dejado entrever que Irán podría declarar como “objetivos legítimos” a Israel y las bases de EEUU en la región “si Estados Unidos lanza un ataque militar” para alentar las protestas.
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al menos 115 personas han muerto ya por los disturbios que comenzaron el pasado fin de semana, de las cuales unas 37 son efectivos de seguridad, bien del Ejército o de la Policía, según el último balance presentado por la ONG HRANA, especializada en el seguimiento de los Derechos Humanos en la república islámica a partir de fuentes del interior del país.
Según HRANA siete de las víctimas eran menores de edad y la práctica mayoría han fallecido por el impacto a quemarropa de balas o perdigones. Las fuerzas de seguridad, añade, han arrestado a 2.638 personas.
De acuerdo con la agencia semioficial de noticias Tasnim, las autoridades iraníes podrían dar su propio balance a lo largo de este domingo. Fuentes de Tasnim, una agencia vinculada a la Guardia Revolucionaria de Irán han ido avanzando ya que “el número de mártire
Donald Trump has offered his help to “liberate” Iran, while the president of the Iranian Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has threatened to “counterattack” the United States.
The former US president made these statements during a rally in South Carolina, where he criticized the current administration’s policy towards Iran and promised a more forceful approach. “We will liberate Iran,” Trump declared, without specifying how he would achieve this goal.
In response, Ghalibaf warned that any attack on Iran would be met with a “counterattack” against US interests in the region.He accused the US of destabilizing the Middle East and supporting Israel’s actions against Palestinians.
The exchange of threats comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, notably over Iran’s nuclear program. The US has imposed sanctions on Iran and has repeatedly called on it to halt its nuclear activities, while Iran has maintained that its program is for peaceful purposes.
The situation is further complex by the ongoing conflict in the region, including the war in Yemen and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.Experts warn that a miscalculation or escalation could lead to a wider conflict in the Middle East.
Trump’s offer of help to “liberate” Iran has been met with skepticism by many observers,who question his ability to deliver on such a promise. however, his rhetoric is likely to resonate with his supporters, who have long called for a tougher stance against Iran.
Ghalibaf’s threat of a “counterattack” is a clear warning to the US that Iran is prepared to defend its interests. The exchange of threats underscores the deep-seated animosity between the two countries and the potential for a perilous escalation.
Donald Trump offered assistance to Iran in navigating its economic challenges, a move swiftly met with a threat of retaliation from the Iranian parliament speaker. The exchange underscores the escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing regional instability.
Trump, speaking at a campaign rally in South Carolina on January 26, 2026, suggested he could facilitate a path for Iran to overcome sanctions and revitalize its economy. He framed the offer as a potential benefit of his return to the presidency, contrasting it with the current administration’s policies.”I know the people of Iran. They’re great people,” Trump said, according to the Associated Press. “They want a deal. And I can make a deal.”
Mohammad Bagheri Ghalibaf, speaker of Iran’s parliament, responded with a stark warning. He stated that any interference in Iran’s internal affairs would be met with a forceful counterattack against the United States and its allies. The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, reported ghalibaf’s comments, emphasizing Iran’s resolve to defend its sovereignty.
The offers and threats come as Iran faces increasing economic pressure due to international sanctions, particularly those imposed by the United States.These sanctions are largely related to Iran’s nuclear program and its support for regional proxies. Negotiations to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Extensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), have stalled for years.
Experts suggest Trump’s overture is likely aimed at appealing to voters who favor a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy.However, the Iranian response highlights the deep distrust that exists between the two countries and the potential for further escalation. The situation remains fluid, and further developments are expected in the coming days.
(Reporting by the Associated Press contributed to this article.)