[Force of Truth]

The government earlier in the day alleged that the US had paid 400 million dollars to people in order to organize unrest in Iran.***

Wouldn't that lie just embolden the protesters? Direct support from America? Not a chance this would come from the government, even though I think Americans should find a way to get some funding into the right hands over there.

[Cedar]

The government is trying to blame the U.S., so yes, I can see their making the allegation.

Most likely you are right about the need for outside help in some way.