Fury Grows Over Trump's Broken Promises to Iranian Protesters Amid Ongoing Massacres [GRAPHIC FOOTAGE]

As anti-regime protests in Iran continue into their third week, with reports of thousands killed by security forces, international voices are increasingly accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of betraying demonstrators after encouraging them to persist and promising assistance that has yet to materialize. Israeli-American journalist Emily Schrader and Iranian activist Hamed have publicly condemned the administration's inaction, highlighting the human cost of unfulfilled pledges.

Schrader, a Middle East expert and founder of the Iran Israel Alliance, posted on X: "To tell people to keep protesting and that 'help is on its way' when they are being murdered in the streets in the thousands, and then NOT provide help, is Obama level betrayal." She added, "I should add that it’s not over yet…let’s see what happens, but as it stands today, it doesn’t look good."

Echoing this sentiment, Hamed stated: "These are not ordinary social media posts from random accounts. These are official statements from the people who hold power in their hands. The freedom-seeking people of Iran, relying on the promises these people gave them, went out into the slaughterhouse (the streets), and tens of thousands were killed. I’m not sure whether this is a deliberate war strategy or not, and I don’t know what will happen in the future, but today the whole world has witnessed the greatest betrayal in its history.

"These criticisms come against the backdrop of Trump's earlier statements, where he urged protesters to "keep protesting" and warned the Iranian regime that the U.S. was "locked and loaded and ready to go" if killings continued.

Despite the death toll surpassing 12,000, no direct U.S. intervention has occurred, leading to accusations of abandonment.

Other commentators have joined the chorus. One X user noted, "Trump pledged to 'come to the rescue' of Iranian protesters days ago. Now, as people are slaughtered and 800 foreign militias invade, he calls it 'too early to pick sides' cowardice disguised as caution."

Another post highlighted the disparity: "Trump is very worried about these people protesting in Iran. If they’re hurt, it will be reason to 'rescue' of the people of Iran, but not the people of the US who can’t afford anything & whose lives are getting more difficult every day."

The Trump administration has instead pursued non-military options, such as bolstering internet connectivity via satellites, imposing new sanctions, and considering cyber operations.

However, critics argue these measures fall short of the promised "rescue," especially as protesters face escalating violence. This includes regime forces using handguns, Kalashnikov rifles, heavy machine guns such as DShK, and even by IRGC snipers using Ghanaseh rifles.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, tagged in Hamed's post, has not publicly responded, though Israel has historically supported efforts to weaken the Iranian regime. The situation remains tense, with global observers watching for any shift in U.S. policy amid the Iran Massacre.

In a related development, Saeed Ghasseminejad commented:

What Israel does over the next few days and weeks will have a long-lasting effect on Iran-Israel relations.

If Israel remains on the sidelines while the massacre and execution of Iranians continues, it will shape Iranians’ perception of the Jewish state for generations.

However, if Israel acts on the explicit promise Prime Minister Netanyahu made weeks ago and helps Iranians bring down the regime, a new era of Israeli-Iranian alliance under the 'Cyrus Accords' framework will emerge, one where the sky is the limit for economic, security, and military partnership.

The regime’s back is to the wall, the decision is Israel’s to make and it will define Bibi’s legacy.