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Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran After Khamenei Criticism

Trump Calls for New Leadership in Iran After Khamenei Criticism

Summary

President Donald Trump has called for new leadership in Iran after criticizing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This came after weeks of protests in Iran that led to many deaths. The statements follow exchanges between Trump and Khamenei involving blame for the violence.

Key Facts

  • President Trump criticized Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Trump suggested Iran should find new leadership.
  • Protests in Iran have resulted in many deaths over the past three weeks.
  • Khamenei blamed President Trump for the violence in Iran via social media.
  • Trump threatened military action but shifted his stance when informed that the killings had stopped.
  • Trump mentioned that Khamenei made a good decision by not executing more than 800 people recently.

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