Reminder — President Trump, Jan. 13:

President Trump urged Iranians to continue protesting, encouraging them to take control of their institutions if possible and to document the identities of those responsible for abuse and violence. He said Iranians were being “very badly abused” and noted conflicting reports about the number of deaths, adding that even one death was too many.

Trump stated that those responsible would “pay a very big price” and announced he had canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the killing of protesters stops. He also highlighted new tariffs on anyone doing business with Iran, saying they had gone into effect that day.

He concluded by saying “help is on its way,” calling on Iranians to “make Iran great again,” describing the country as great before being taken over by what he called “monsters.” Trump added that similar instability could have happened in the United States if he had not won the election.