Khamenei Slams Protesters, Accuses Them of Pleasing Trump Amid Iran Unrest
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Firstpost•09-01-2026, 16:23
Khamenei Slams Protesters, Accuses Them of Pleasing Trump Amid Iran Unrest
- •Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused some protesters of acting to "please" US President Donald Trump.
- •Khamenei delivered his first public address since widespread protests began, calling for national unity and denouncing foreign interference.
- •He criticized Trump as "arrogant" and alleged his hands were "stained with the blood" of Iranians, claiming Trump would be "overthrown."
- •Iranian authorities imposed a near-total internet blackout as protests intensified, cutting off communication.
- •Human rights groups report dozens of deaths, and state television blamed violence on the People's Mujahedin Organisation (MKO).
Why It Matters: Khamenei blames foreign influence, specifically Trump, for fueling ongoing protests in Iran.
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