Ted Cruz urges US to Arm Iranian Protesters As Militias Threaten ‘total war’

(RightWardpress.com) – Senator Ted Cruz is demanding the United States immediately arm Iranian protesters as the brutal regime has killed over 6,000 freedom fighters, while Iran-backed militias threaten “total war” against America.

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Cruz calls for arming Iranian protesters facing a deadly crackdown that has claimed over 6,000 lives through shootings and beheadings
Iran-backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah threaten “total war” against America if the U.S. intervenes militarily
Protests erupted after Trump’s June 2025 strikes obliterated Iran’s nuclear program, weakening the ayatollah’s grip on power
President Trump warns Iran against killing protesters while noting the regime seeks negotiations

Cruz’s Bold Call for Action

Texas Senator Ted Cruz posted on X on January 14, 2026, urging the United States to arm Iranian protesters immediately. Cruz argued that overthrowing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would directly enhance American security. His statement came as security forces conducted brutal crackdowns across Iran, with activists reporting over 6,000 deaths from direct shootings, beheadings, and other killings. Cruz emphasized that the regime has been fatally weakened following the destruction of its nuclear capabilities, making this a critical moment for change.

Escalating Militia Threats Against America

Iran-backed militias across the Middle East have issued stark warnings to the United States. Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia group, threatened “total war” against America if U.S. forces attack Iran, promising to inflict the “bitterest deaths” on American personnel. The Houthis in Yemen similarly warned of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. These threats come as the USS Abraham Lincoln and other U.S. military assets have deployed to the region. The Department of Homeland Security has warned of possible Iran-inspired terrorist attacks on American soil, underscoring the serious security implications of this escalating confrontation.

Trump’s Strategic Pressure Campaign

President Trump has taken a firm stance supporting the Iranian protesters while maintaining strategic flexibility. He warned on Truth Social that the U.S. is “locked and loaded” and ready to respond if protesters are killed, even suggesting potential military rescue operations. Trump has also acknowledged that Iran is seeking negotiations, demonstrating his administration’s approach of maximum pressure combined with diplomatic openness. This follows Trump’s June 2025 authorization of strikes that obliterated Iran’s key nuclear sites, fundamentally altering the regional power dynamic and emboldening protesters who now appeal directly to the American president for help.

Protesters Face Impossible Odds Without Support

Iranian protesters have endured unimaginable brutality from security forces, with reports documenting shootings, beheadings, and systematic violence that has claimed thousands of lives since late December 2025. Sources within Iran describe taking to the streets as “suicide” without weapons to defend themselves against heavily armed government forces. Security blackouts prevent communication and organization, while the regime has deployed overwhelming force to suppress demonstrations. The protests initially erupted over economic hardship and corruption but quickly evolved into broader anti-regime movements. Opposition figures including exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi have called for unified resistance, while Kurdish parties have urged coordinated strikes against the theocratic government.

The current situation represents a critical juncture where the ayatollah’s decades-long grip on power faces its most serious challenge. With the regime weakened by nuclear setbacks and economic collapse, yet still wielding brutal force against unarmed civilians, Cruz and other conservatives argue that American support for protesters aligns with both moral imperatives and strategic interests. The alternative leaves freedom-seeking Iranians defenseless against a tyrannical government that has repeatedly demonstrated its willingness to massacre its own people to maintain power. As tensions escalate and militias threaten retaliation, the Trump administration faces consequential decisions about how far to support regime change in Tehran.