Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt

Iran Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt By RFE/RL March 06, 2026 02:18 CET Listen 7 min This audio is automated Learn more Trump Calls On Iran Forces To Lay Down Arms, Civilians To Revolt Share Share Print WASHINGTON -- US President Donald Trump called on members of Iran’s military, police, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their arms, promising “total immunity” if they abandon the country’s ruling clerical establishment. As he made his remarks, fears continued to rise that the US and Israeli war on Iran was spreading throughout the Middle East, not only affecting Washington's Arab allies, but also non-Gulf nations, such as Azerbaijan , Turkey, and even Sri Lanka, some 3,900 kilometers away. Trump, speaking at the White House on March 5, urged security forces to side with the Iranian public and help bring down the government that has ruled the country since the 1989 Iranian Revolution. “I’m once again calling on all members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, the military, and the police to lay down their arms,” Trump said. “Now is the time to stand up for the Iranian people and help take back your country.” Embed share Israel Strikes Lebanon As Lawmaker Says Goal Is To 'Topple Regime' In Iran by RFE/RL Embed share The code has been copied to your clipboard. width px height px The URL has been copied to your clipboard No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:23 0:00 He emphasized those who surrender would receive protection. “We’ll give you immunity,” Trump said, adding that those who defect would be on “the right side of history.” “You’ll be perfectly safe with total immunity, or you’ll face absolutely guaranteed death. And I don’t want to see that,” he said. Trump also appealed to Iranian diplomats stationed abroad to seek asylum and assist in shaping Iran's future. “We urge Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and help us shape a new and better Iran with great potential,” he said. Claim of Hea...