How is Iran's supreme leader responding to protests?

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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemns the protests, labels participants as troublemakers, blames foreign enemies, and vows not to yield or tolerate dissent. He insists rioters must be put in their place and accuses demonstrators of acting to please the US. His rhetoric signals a hardline stance and raises fears of further violence.

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Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

Euronews

1 day ago

Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

Khamenei accused protesters of 'ruining their own streets to make the president of another country happy,' referring to US President Trump.

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Iran's Khamenei accuses protesters of pleasing Trump amid unrest

Iranian state media, echoing the supreme leader, labeled protest participants as terrorist agents of the US and Israel.

Iran's Supreme Leader defiant as protests grow

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1 day ago

Iran's Supreme Leader defiant as protests grow

Iran's supreme leader appeared before followers, condemned the protests, and labeled protesters as troublemakers harmful to the country.

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1 day ago

Iran's Supreme Leader defiant as protests grow

He stated the Islamic Republic was established with the blood of several hundred thousand honorable people and vowed not to back down or tolerate mercenaries serving foreign powers.

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

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2 days ago

Iran experiencing nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify

Iran's top judge accused demonstrators of acting in line with the U.S. and Israel, while the supreme leader stated that rioters must be put in their place.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

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Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei stated Iran would not yield to the enemy amid US threats.

Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

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Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated that 'rioters must be put in their place' during the protests.

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Rioters 'must be put in their place' Iran's Khamenei says

Khamenei blamed the unrest on 'the enemy,' attributing the collapse of the situation to external forces.

How is Iran's supreme leader responding to protests?

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