Against the backdrop of protests that have intensified in Iran in recent days, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called on the people to be united. According to Anadolu, Ayatollah issued a sharp statement regarding the situation in the country, touching upon the issue of protesters and external influence.
Khomeini stated that those who took to the streets were "blind," lacking a deep understanding of the situation, and they believed US President Donald Trump and even said they were trying to please him. The top leader spoke harshly about Trump, evaluating his political steps and rhetoric as hypocrisy.
"The US president's hands are stained with the blood of more than a thousand Iranians. And now he claims that he supports the Iranian people," Khamenei said.
At the same time, the Iranian leader took a critical approach to Trump's policy towards the Islamic Republic, citing historical examples. Recalling the fate of the "tyrannical and arrogant" who were overthrown in the past, he cited the example of the last Iranian Shah Muhammad Reza Pahlavi, indicating that such scenarios could be repeated.
It's worth noting that on January 9th, Donald Trump openly stated that if protesters dissatisfied with the economic situation were killed, he would deliver a "very powerful blow" to Iran.
It is noted that the protests began on December 28 after the devaluation of the local currency. Security measures were also strengthened against the backdrop of the protests: it was reported that police used methods such as tear gas and pneumatic weapons.
In short, the situation in Iran has reached a point where internal economic pressure and foreign policy statements intersect. On one side - street protests, on the other - categorical statements and threatening warnings. Now the biggest question is: will this tension ease or move to a new stage?
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