Trump says Iranian protesters being ‘shot by snipers,’ voices support for people under regime

President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iranians are unable to physically protest against their government because demonstrators are being gunned down by regime forces, including snipers, during a wide-ranging phone interview on Fox News’ "The Five."

Trump made the remarks when asked about the Iranian people during a broader discussion about Iran on the show.

The comments come as Trump has sought to draw a distinction between Iran’s leadership and its civilian population, arguing...