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Iran protests: Exiled rapper begs for Donald Trump's help

January 28, 2026

Meraj Tehrani, a rapper from Iran, documented his escape after witnessing deadly protests in Tehran. He is now continuing the fight against the Islamic regime in London, begging US President Donald Trump for help

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Iranian rapper Meraj Tehrani describes witnessing deadly protests in Tehran, where security forces opened fire on demonstrators. Now in London, he shares videos of his escape and urges global support as exiled Iranians rally for political change. Despite the clampdown, he vows to remain a voice for those silenced in Iran.