Trump tweeted in Farsi in support of protesters in Iran

“For a long time suffering, but brave Iranians: I stand with you from the very beginning of my presidency,” Trump wrote.

به مردم شجاع و رنج کشیده ایران: من از ابتدای دوره ریاست جمهوریم با شما ایستاده‌ام و دولت من همچنااد اخه. ما اعتراضات شما را از نزدیک دنبال می کنیم. شجاعت شما الهام بخش است.

He noted that his administration has long been following the protests.

“Inspired by your courage,” the president added.

Earlier, the British Ambassador to Iran, Robert Makar, was detained for several hours for organizing the protests, which took place on Saturday, January 11, in Tehran.