Trump Calls for End to Iran's Khamenei Rule Amid Protests; Khamenei Blames US

US President Donald Trump called for an end to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's 37-year rule, labeling him a "sick man" responsible for widespread violence and the country's destruction amid recent protests. Trump urged for new leadership, criticizing Iran's reliance on repression. Khamenei responded by blaming Trump for inciting unrest and casualties, calling him a "criminal" and accusing the US of orchestrating turmoil. Thousands of protesters have died during weeks of demonstrations, with both sides exchanging sharp rhetoric amid ongoing tensions.