The Oval Office comments came after U.S. evacuated some personnel from Qatar air base, in a move described as a precaution.

Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy are facing a brutal crackdown as President Trump weighs military action.

Trump announced that Iran is stopping the killing of anti-government protesters after he threatened to intervene.

Iranian shopkeeper Erfan Soltani is among thousands of people who could face death sentences despite Trump's warning to Iran's rulers.

Donald Trump's message to Iranians protesting against the regime dominates Wednesday's front pages. The Guardian quotes the US president with its headline "help is on its way", which the paper says is the "clearest sign" he may be preparing for military action against Tehran.

Donald Trump assured CBS News' Tony Dokoupil that he will take "very strong action" against Iran if the regime starts hanging protestors.

President Donald Trump has once again drawn his go-to diplomatic weapon — tariffs — to coerce the Iranian government to end its bloody crackdown on nationwide protests.

As Trump mulls his options, Iran's top diplomat claims more than two weeks of deadly anti-government unrest is under control, and he's willing to negotiate.