Summary
Iran warned President Donald Trump not to interfere with its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This warning came after President Trump criticized Khamenei in an interview and suggested Iran should look for new leadership. Meanwhile, tensions remain high following protests in Iran, with significant loss of life reported and fears of further unrest.
Key Facts
- Iran told President Trump not to take action against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- President Trump had called for an end to Khamenei's leadership and criticized him in an interview.
- The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving toward the Middle East amid these tensions.
- More than 4,484 people have died in recent protests in Iran, according to a U.S.-based human rights agency.
- Over 26,000 people have been arrested during the protests in Iran.
- Iran has had an internet shutdown since January 8 to control information flow.
- Iranian officials claim those who surrender might face less severe punishment.
- Iran is one of the countries with the highest number of executions in the world.
