Iranian President Warns Attack on Supreme Leader Would Constitute Declaration of War

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be considered a declaration of war against Iran. He linked the country's hardships to US sanctions and described aggression toward Khamenei as aggression against the Iranian nation. Meanwhile, Iran is planning a gradual restoration of internet services after a near-total shutdown amid anti-government protests and security concerns.