Iran Supreme Leader accuses US President Trump of inciting deaths and unrest
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has directly blamed US President Donald Trump for the recent deadly protests in Iran. Speaking amid nationwide demonstrations, Khamenei said Trump was personally involved in inciting violence, spreading unrest, and fueling propaganda against the Iranian government.
Khamenei described the protests as part of a planned US-backed conspiracy, claiming that economic hardships were exploited to destabilize Iran. He emphasized that Trump’s statements and social media activities encouraged violence and unrest among Iranian citizens.
According to international human rights organizations, the protests that began in late December have resulted in over 2,500 deaths. Khamenei highlighted that these protests were not a genuine public movement but rather orchestrated by the US and its allies to weaken Iran.
President Trump had publicly supported the protesters, warning Iran against executing detained demonstrators and claiming military action would follow if they were executed. He later stated that Iran halted executions, preventing further US military intervention.
This statement underscores ongoing US-Iran tensions and international scrutiny over human rights violations and political unrest in the region.
