President DONALD J. TRUMP.” A few days later, another encouraging message: “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING—TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!! The country’s “plunging economy” made an appearance in the second paragraph of the article as the initial catalyst for the protests. Israel’s track record in the country includes killing Iranian scientists and lots of other people. The US media, on the other hand, have steered clear of even reporting what the Israelis themselves are saying. The president has furthermore announced 25% import tariffs on products from any country that persists in doing business with the Islamic Republic.