US Congress members urge support for protesters in Iran PHOTO

A bipartisan group of US House of Representatives members has called on the State Department to support protesters in Iran.

According to Caliber.Az, the announcement was made by Congressman Don Bacon on his X account.

More than 50 lawmakers reportedly signed a letter urging the US administration to respond to the ongoing demonstrations and take action over alleged human rights violations by Iranian authorities.

"I joined 58 of my colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging the Department of State to continue publicly condemning the Iranian regime's violent repression of protesters, including attacks on hospitals and medical facilities," he wrote.

As of January 16, Tehran is showing tentative signs of a return to normalcy following weeks of widespread anti-government protests and a severe government crackdown. However, some Iranians remain wary of potential foreign intervention as uncertainty persists.

According to a US-based human rights group, at least 2,400 protesters have died since demonstrations began. A state-imposed communications blackout has been in place for a week, limiting the flow of information both within Iran and internationally.

Diplomatic efforts appear to have eased immediate tensions between Tehran and Washington. A Gulf official told US media that several Arab states played a role in de-escalating the situation during intensive negotiations over the past 72 hours.

Meanwhile, the United States has not ruled out any measures in response to the crackdown. The White House said there would be “grave consequences” if killings continue. Sources report that the US military is moving a carrier strike group to the Middle East amid the ongoing tension.

By Aghakazim Guliyev