Iran's Supreme Leader Blames US Amid Crackdown on Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged authorities to decisively suppress recent protests, blaming the United States and President Donald Trump for inciting unrest and casualties. The protests, sparked by economic grievances, led to a harsh crackdown reportedly killing over 3,000 people amid an ongoing internet blackout. Khamenei described the unrest as a US conspiracy aimed at regaining dominance over Iran, while Iranian authorities maintain control as public life in Tehran appears to normalize.