Trump tells Iranians to keep protesting, says help is on its way.

President Donald Trump has sharply escalated tensions with Iran following a dramatic social media post that appeared to signal growing confidence within the White House that Iran’s leadership may be facing a moment of profound vulnerability.

In a characteristically all-caps message posted on Tuesday, Mr Trump openly encouraged Iranian protesters to intensify their pressure on state institutions, urging them to document those he described as their “killers and abusers”. The language, unusually direct even by the president’s standards, suggested a belief that the Iranian regime could be approaching a breaking point.

Most striking was a short but forceful message embedded in the post: “HELP IS ON ITS WAY.” The phrase has been widely interpreted in Washington and beyond as the clearest indication so far that Mr Trump may be considering some form of direct intervention, potentially marking a decisive shift in US policy toward Iran.

Senior administration officials are expected to meet at the White House later today to examine a range of possible responses, including political, economic and strategic options. While no formal decision has been announced, the meeting underscores the seriousness with which the president’s comments are being treated.

Only days earlier, Mr Trump had hinted at a willingness to explore diplomatic avenues, saying Iran had made what he described as an offer to engage in talks. That suggestion briefly raised hopes of de-escalation after weeks of unrest and violence inside Iran.

However, the president’s latest remarks suggest that diplomacy has, at least for now, been placed on hold. In a subsequent post on Truth Social, Mr Trump said he had cancelled all planned meetings with Iranian officials, citing what he called the “senseless killing of protesters”.

“All meetings with Iranian officials are cancelled until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS,” he wrote, again using capital letters to emphasise his position.