Ali Khamenei links Iran protests to Islamic State violence

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei equated protesters to Islamic State terrorists, alleging they committed similar atrocities. He labeled the protests as “sedition,” claiming they were orchestrated by the U.S. and Zionists, with the CIA and Mossad involved. Khamenei also stated that law enforcement had effectively managed the situation, but the protests aimed to disrupt national security. The Iranian protests have resulted in nearly 7,000 confirmed deaths, according to human rights groups.

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