
Iran's top judge, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, has warned of "no leniency" for protesters, accusing the US and Israel of inciting unrest. The protests, the largest in three years, began over economic hardship and currency devaluation, spreading nationwide. Authorities report at least two security personnel deaths and over 1,500 arrests, while rights groups claim higher casualty and arrest numbers. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to yield to perceived enemies.
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