Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on security forces to brutally suppress protests, calling the demonstrators "rioters." This statement came amid large-scale acts of defiance caused by the collapse of the national currency and the economic crisis. This is reported by AP, writes UNN.
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According to human rights activists, at least 15 people have already died during a week of unrest. In his speech, Khamenei tried to divide citizens who have economic grievances and "rebels" with whom, he said, "there is no point in talking." He traditionally accused the United States and Israel of destabilizing the situation, without providing any evidence.
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The situation is escalating due to warnings from US President Donald Trump, who promised to "come to the aid" of Iranians in the event of mass killings of peaceful protesters. These threats gained particular weight after the night capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, a key ally of Tehran, by American special forces. In response, Iranian officials announced their readiness to attack US military facilities in the Middle East.
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