Khamenei blames US, Israel for deaths in Iran protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused the US and Israel of instigating violence during recent protests, claiming that foreign-backed actors caused significant destruction and thousands of deaths. He labeled US President Donald Trump a “criminal” for his personal involvement and emphasized that Iran would not escalate conflicts but would hold responsible parties accountable. Khamenei’s statements reflect Tehran’s firm stance amidst ongoing unrest linked to economic and political issues. The government continues to blame foreign powers for the instability impacting the nation.

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