Irans Supreme Leader blames US and Israel for deadly protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made comments regarding the recent protests in the country, attributing the violence to foreign involvement. According to Iranian state media, Khamenei stated that US President Donald Trump was directly involved in the unrest.

Khamenei also accused actors linked to Israel and the US of causing widespread damage and killing several thousand people during the protests. The comments come as Iranian authorities have increasingly pointed to foreign powers for the unrest.

The protests, which began over two weeks ago, have been linked to economic hardship and political grievances. Khamenei warned that Iran would not escalate the situation beyond its borders, but those responsible for the violence would face consequences.

Khamenei stated that while Iran will avoid war, it will not allow individuals or groups deemed “criminal” to go unpunished. The comments reflect Tehran’s stance on the matter and underscore the ongoing protests in the country.

Iran has been experiencing unrest for over two weeks, with widespread bloodshed and destruction reported during the protests. Khamenei’s remarks have added to the tensions between Iran and its perceived adversaries, particularly Israel and the US.

Source: Al Jazeera