Afghanistan, April 7 -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the Iranian people should rise up against their government if a ceasefire is declared, while acknowledging that such a move could expose protesters to deadly consequences. Speaking at the White House, Trump said Iranians had effectively been told they could be "shot" if they take to the streets.
Trump said the risks of public revolt in Iran would be severe, but argued that many Iranians may still be willing to endure hardship in pursuit of freedom. His comments added a political and psychological dimension to an already escalating confrontation between Washington and Tehran.
The remarks came as Trump intensified pressure on Iran ahead of a deadline he set for Tehran t...