Iran President Warns: Attack on Supreme Leader Means 'Declaration of War'
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News18•18-01-2026, 22:48
Iran President Warns: Attack on Supreme Leader Means 'Declaration of War'
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of war.
- •Pezeshkian's warning followed US President Donald Trump's comment about seeking 'new leadership in Iran'.
- •Iran is considering a gradual restoration of internet services after a severe communications shutdown since January 8.
- •The internet blackout, affecting 92 million people, was imposed amid anti-government protests over economic hardship.
- •Iranian officials justified the shutdown for security reasons, blaming foreign enemies like the US and Israel for unrest.
Why It Matters: Iran warns of war if its Supreme Leader is attacked, while also gradually restoring internet services.
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