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Iran's police chief has warned that his forces would treat anyone taking to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an enemy.
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"It will be yours to take," Trump said. "This will be probably your only chance for generations."
But as the war between the US and Israel and Iran has deepened over the past two weeks, Iranians have received sharply different messages about what may happen if they do take action.
Encouragement from figures outside Iran has come as reports have emerged of an increased security and police presence in cities across the country, with officials of the Islamic Republic warning against any possible gatherings or protests.
Earlier this week, Iran's Police Chief, Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan, warned that his forces would treat anyone who takes to the streets "at the enemy's request" as an "enemy".
"All our forces have their fingers on the trigger and are ready to defend the revolution and support their people and their country," Radan added.
Separately, a presenter on Iran's state television Channel Three addressed opponents of the Islamic Republic and those who might protest against the government.
"When the dust of this sedition settles, we will come after you," the presenter said.
"Confiscating your property will be the least of it. We will make you and your families pay, whether you are inside the country or abroad."
And on 8 March, Iran's Prosecutor General Office issued a statement warning Iranians living abroad that if they cooperate with what it described as "hostile enemies", they could face severe punishment.
Citing Iran's law on the "intensification of punishment for espionage and cooperation with Israel and hostile countries", the statement stressed that any "operational activity, intelligence cooperation or espionage" for such countries could result not only in the confiscation of property but also the death penalty.
These threats are a stark reminder of the threats faced by Iranians if they do protest against the government.
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