Iranian death toll reaches 2,000, rights group says, as Trump tells protesters 'help is on the way' Jan 13, 2026 · Daniel Arkin · nbcnews.com read more » President Donald Trump urged Iranian civilians to keep protesting and said “help is on its way” Tuesday amid a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations that a U.S.-based human rights group says has killed 2,500 people Read more »