President Trump has previously told the Iranian leadership that he will not allow them to hurt protesters. After many reports of executed protesters, is Trump preparing an attack?

When asked by CNN on Air Force One if he believes Iran takes his threats seriously, Trump noted, “Wouldn’t you say that they probably do at this point, after going through it for years with me?… Soleimani, al-Baghdadi, the Iran nuclear threat wiped out… What a stupid question.”

CNN: Do you think Iran takes your threats seriously? @POTUS: “Wouldn’t you say that they probably do at this point, after going through it for years with me?… Soleimani, al-Baghdadi, the Iran nuclear threat wiped out… What a stupid question.” pic.twitter.com/lE1Ygwu5px

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