Ida Turan issued a public appeal arguing that President Trump could apply a strategy similar to his actions in Venezuela to confront Iran’s ruling regime, describing what she characterized as widespread corruption, repression, and violence carried out by Iranian leaders.
Her remarks framed Iran as a global security threat while calling on the United States to take decisive action in support of the Iranian people.
In her statement, Turan directly addressed the possibility of President Trump taking action against Iran’s leadership, citing his prior approach toward Venezuela.
“Can President Trump do something similar to what he did in Venezuela, but this time for Iran? Short answer is, hell yeah,” Turan said.
She argued that Trump previously relied on criminal allegations to justify action against Venezuela’s leadership, stating, “Trump had to use a non political crime to target Venezuela’s top political leader. He declared Madero, the head of the drug cartel and responsible for killing Americans.”
Turan then turned to Iran’s leadership, arguing that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei holds direct responsibility for military actions carried out by the Islamic Republic.
“Now what would be the legal excuse for Khamenei? Khamenei is not just a supreme leader. He is also the commander in chief and bears direct responsibility for all military operations of the Islamic Republic,” she said.
Turan asserted that Iran’s leadership and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps have been responsible for attacks on Americans, including an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump.
“The Iranian regime and IRGC have been responsible for countless killings of Americans, including the failed plot to assassinate Trump himself,” she said.
According to Turan, President Trump’s stated objectives in Venezuela provide a framework for addressing Iran.
“We all know that Trump’s main goal in Venezuela is to fight corruption and stabilize Venezuela, a true win win for America and the people in Venezuela,” she said, adding that Iran’s situation is “similar, even worse.”
Turan described the Iranian government as “practically a death cult that occupied Iran as made life hell for its own people and made the entire world unsafe with proxy wars funding terrorists and para Palestine networks in the West.”
Turan also criticized the international community, particularly China and Russia, for blocking action against Iran at the United Nations.
She argued that geopolitical and economic interests have prevented accountability.
“So the question is, why can’t this corrupt, repressive terrorist regime be brought down through legal international terminals and the UN because China and Russia block every resolution against it, and we do it,” she said.
Turan pointed to economic and military cooperation between Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow, stating, “The regime sells cheap oil to China and provides Shahi drones to Russia for the war in Ukraine. In return, those two countries keep the regime alive to protect their own interests.”
Referencing President Trump’s 2020 decision to eliminate Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, Turan said the precedent already exists for targeted action.
“In 2020 Trump eliminated Soleimani, a top Iranian general, because he had made Iraq unsafe for American soldiers,” she said.
Turan urged similar decisiveness now, adding, “Yes, President Trump can do this again, and we, the people of Iran, plead with him to do it.”
Turan emphasized that her appeal was not a call for a military invasion.
“We are not asking for invasion. We are asking for protection, support and decisive action, because we cannot fight this repressive regime with empty hands,” she said.
She contrasted President Trump with previous U.S. leadership, saying, “There are very few world leaders that have shown true decisiveness. Obama betrayed us and the world by making deals that kept this regime alive.”
Addressing concerns about instability following regime change, Turan argued that Iran’s national identity sets it apart from other conflict zones.
“Iran’s situation is fundamentally different. We Iranians have a very strong Persian identity. We are not proud Muslims. We are proud Iranian this deep patriotism vaccinate us against those who create chaos, Islamist leftist colonialists and separatists,” she said.
Turan also pointed to Prince Reza bahrabi as a unifying figure for Iranians.
“Our Prince in exile, Reza bahrabi, has shown true interest in stepping in for his people,” she said, stressing that the issue is symbolic rather than a restoration of monarchy. “But no, it is not about restoring the monarchy. It is about having a symbol,” Turan said.
She concluded by calling for U.S. and Israeli support in rebuilding Iran, comparing it to postwar reconstruction efforts.
“We need America’s and our historic ally Israel to help us to reconstruct Iran, just like the Help America gave to France, Germany, Japan to rebuild the ruins after World War Two,” she said.
Turan described President Trump as widely admired among Iranians, stating, “President Trump is extremely popular in Iran. The people of Iran call him the president of hearts.” She ended her remarks with a direct appeal: “We know that Trump will come to our aid, but we plead with him to act soon before this regime kills even more of our young people in the process.”
WATCH:
Can President Trump do to Iran’s regime what he just did to Maduro in Venezuela?
Short answer: Hell yeah.
And We Iranians plead with him to do it.Trump had to use a non-political crime to take down Maduro (drug cartel boss).
What can be the excuse for Iran’s evil dictator?… pic.twitter.com/KYjw7PFSNn— Ida Turan ایده توران (@AidaTuran25) January 4, 2026
