Renewed Protests Erupt Across Iran as Trump Grows Impatient | WATCH

A fresh wave of civil unrest has hit major Iranian cities and universities, coinciding with blunt warnings from Washington that President Donald Trump is "curious" as to why the Islamic Republic has not yet capitulated to massive military pressure.

According to reports from within the country, protests have surged at university campuses and memorial services marking 40 days since the killing of tens of thousands of demonstrators during the deadly crackdown in January.

The start of the new academic semester served as a flashpoint for renewed resistance. At the Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, students reportedly dressed in black and chanted slogans in favor of the former Shah and against the Revolutionary Guard. At other institutions, demonstrations turned violent as students called for the overthrow of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

In a statement cited by the Wall Street Journal, the president of Sharif University demanded severe measures against students, emphasizing the need to "broadcast to the world that the situation is under control."

Residents in Tehran describe a "quiet resistance" during the day that shifts to shouting matches from balconies at night, with chants of "Death to the child-killers" and "Death to the Supreme Leader" echoing through neighborhoods.

The "Amusement Park" of War Fears

For many Iranians, the constant swing between talk of diplomacy and imminent strikes has created a psychological toll. "It’s like an amusement park," one resident shared with AFP. "One moment there is war, the next there is an agreement. Every hour something changes. We have stocked up on canned food, tuna, beans, and water, just waiting to see what happens."

Another elderly resident admitted to being unable to sleep, even with medication: "I think war is inevitable... many around me can’t sleep for fear of what is coming."

Despite the internal protests and external military buildup, Iranian leadership remains steadfast. President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that Iran would not "bow its head" to global powers, asserting that victory belongs to the Iranian people.

Ibrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, added on social media: "The U.S. knows Iran does not seek war, but is skilled in managing it. Any reckless action will be met with a regrettable response."

U.S. officials told Channel 12 News that while Trump is open to a "meaningful deal," his patience is limited. "If the Iranians want to prevent an attack, they need to give us an offer we can't refuse. They are missing their window of opportunity."