Trump told Iranians to keep protesting. Then he abandoned their cause. ^49.6%

MS NOW - By Holly Dagres - 6/16/2026, 10:00 AM

Framing Effect 23.7% - Negativity Bias 16.9% - Biased Writer Voice 14.3%

As reports emerged that the United States and Iran were finalizing a memorandum of understanding, the Iran-based dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi posted a short video reacting to the news — and his continued opposition to the Islamic Republic. “Iran’s freedom has never been dependent on the will of another country,” he said. “So this... more