Summary
Iran's president warned that any actions against their supreme leader could lead to a full-scale war, following President Donald Trump’s call for new leadership in Iran. Protests over Iran's economy have reportedly led to thousands of deaths, with conflicting numbers on casualties and detentions. Iranian officials accuse the U.S. and allies of worsening the situation through sanctions and alleged interference.
Key Facts
- President Trump called for leadership change in Iran, saying he could strike Iran if protesters were harmed.
- Iranian President warned that targeting their supreme leader means starting a "full-scale war."
- Protests in Iran began over economic issues and have led to significant unrest.
- Reports state that thousands have died due to protests, but exact numbers are unclear.
- Iran blames the U.S. and its allies for sanctions that have harmed the Iranian population.
- Human Rights groups claim nearly 4,000 people are confirmed dead with many more under investigation for suspected deaths.
- Iran's supreme leader recognized the deaths of "several thousand" people during these protests.
- In previous protests in 2022 after the death of Mahsa Amini, over 550 people reportedly died.
