In a fiery address during a religious event, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei boasted that Iran has once again outmaneuvered the United States and Israel. He claimed Tehran dismantled a scheme by Washington and Tel Aviv aimed at sparking unrest to seize control.
Pointing fingers at the U.S., Khamenei held President Trump responsible for the bloodshed and mayhem in recent riots, calling him an outright criminal. Trump, he said, publicly endorsed the agitators and dangled promises of arms support.
Iran seeks no conflict, Khamenei clarified, yet it will ruthlessly punish disruptors at home and abroad. The remarks coincide with the waning of protests that erupted over economic hardships late last year and escalated into violence.
Authorities insist anti-social elements corrupted initially calm rallies. About 3,000 individuals have been arrested in connection with the turmoil, reports Tasnim agency.
Life is bouncing back: SMS services restarted over the weekend, with schools set to welcome students again tomorrow. Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem amplified Iran’s stance on TV, praising it as a bulwark against American dominance.
Meanwhile, Iran’s diplomats rebuked the G7 for interfering in domestic matters. Khamenei’s speech paints a picture of Iran standing tall, repelling external threats while restoring order.
