Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused US President Donald Trump of direct involvement in recent anti-Iran unrest. He said the latest protests were different from past incidents. Khamenei claimed Trump was personally responsible for deaths, damage, and false allegations against Iranian people.
In a statement, Khamenei said the unrest aimed to defame Iran and destabilize the country. He blamed the US president for fueling violence and chaos. He added that foreign interference played a key role in worsening the situation.
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Earlier, President Trump spoke to the media at the White House and addressed rising tensions with Iran. He said no one persuaded him to avoid attacking Iran. Trump stated that he personally decided against military action.
Trump also claimed that 800 people were scheduled to be executed in Iran a day earlier. He said no executions took place and described it as a major development. He added that this decision had a significant impact.
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In recent days, tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply increased. The situation appeared to be moving toward possible US strikes on Iran. However, no military action eventually occurred.