Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed President Trump for the deaths and injuries of protestors during recent demonstrations, labeling them an “American conspiracy” against Iran. Khamenei accused Trump of personally inciting unrest amid protests that began over economic hardship, which led to a brutal crackdown resulting in thousands of deaths and arrests. Trump responded by threatening strong actions against Iran if executions of protestors occurred and expressed support for the demonstrators. He claimed that the Iranian government had canceled planned executions of political prisoners, indicating a shift in the situation.
