Iran is experiencing some of the biggest and most violent protests in recent times, sparked initially by deep economic hardship, but this widespread anger is from citizens who are against the ruling of the political system.
Demonstrations erupted in dozens of cities with people from different walks of life slamming the country's leaders.
The government replied with a harsh crackdown that left hundreds dead and more injured, while several thousand were put in jail.
Many are calling for a revolution and fundamental change as they feel it's about time.
President Trump issued a warning recently against any public executions, and it's been confirmed that the 26-year-old clothes shop owner who gained massive publicity for his actions would not be executed.
Iranian leaders did approach the US officials to ask them for dialogue and no war. This is even though the president was briefed about 50 possible targets to hit in the country. The country is currently in the deadliest waves of unrest in recent Iranian history.