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“Just Keep Killing”: Shocking Testimonies of Iranian Protesters – Trump Targets Tehran’s Trading Partners

Published January 13, 2026, 07:19
“Just Keep Killing”: Shocking Testimonies of Iranian Protesters – Trump Targets Tehran’s Trading Partners

Donald Trump announced the imposition of an additional 25% tariff on countries that maintain trade relations with Iran, in response to anti-government protests. China is Iran's largest trading partner, followed by Iraq, the UAE, Turkey and India. Meanwhile, the death toll from protests in the Islamic Republic is rising, with at least 646 dead according to Human Rights Activists News Agency. Testimonies from protesters to the BBC reveal the escalation of repression, with security forces firing directly at protesters. Trump is considering a broad range of measures, including military options, while a White House spokesperson said diplomacy is preferred.