According to Trump's words, if a ceasefire occurs, Iranians should use it to take to the streets and try to remove the government led by Ayatollah Mojtaba Hamnei. However, as he points out, he understands why Iranian citizens should not go out to protest, even if a ceasefire is reached. "They should go out and overthrow the government, but I understand the consequences. They have been told that if they go out and protest, they will be shot," stated Trump. Earlier at the same press conference, he said that he believes Iranians would "gladly suffer to gain freedom."