Iran’s Khamenei lashes out as Tehran struggles to quell protests
Summary
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has called for unity amid ongoing protests in the country, which he claims are incited by foreign enemies like the United States. The protests began due to economic issues and have involved clashes with security forces, resulting in several deaths. Authorities have cut internet access to suppress the protests, while the U.S. has warned Iran against harming protesters.Key Facts
- Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei spoke against the protests, saying they were encouraged by foreign enemies such as the U.S.
- The protests started over economic hardship, triggered by a steep fall in Iran's currency.
- Iranian authorities cut off internet access to manage the situation, and phone services were disrupted.
- There have been deaths on both the protesters' and security forces' sides since the protests began.
- U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Iran for its handling of the protesters and warned against harming them.
- The son of Iran’s last shah, Reza Pahlavi, has called for more demonstrations, gaining attention from some protesters.
- Iranian state media claimed that "terrorist agents" from the U.S. and Israel were involved in causing the violence.
- Airlines have canceled flights to and from Iran due to the unrest.
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