Trump’s ‘help’ for Iran: Sanctions, and something else?

0 January 14, 2026 09:41

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranian demonstrators to keep protesting, promising that "help is on the way," while warning that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent tariff on trade with the United States. Tehran, however, says the situation is under control. Iranian officials insist communication channels with Washington remain open, even as the country prepares for either dialogue or war. So what’s really happening on the ground in Iran? What are the root causes of the protests? And how do ordinary Iranians view the U.S. offer of "help"? In this episode, we break down the latest developments and what this moment could mean for Iran, the U.S., and the wider region.

Guests:
Foad Izadi
Associate Professor, Faculty of World Studies
University of Tehran

Prof. Wang Jin
Middle Eastern Studies, China’s Northwest University

John Gong
Professor of Economics
University of International Business and Economics

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