Iran Warns US of All-Out War if Supreme Leader Khamenei Is Attacked Amid Protests

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be considered an act of all-out war against Iran. He blamed longstanding US sanctions and hostility for the country's economic hardships amid ongoing nationwide protests. The warning follows US President Donald Trump's calls for new leadership in Iran and threats of intervention over the violent crackdown on demonstrators. Reports indicate thousands have died in the unrest, with internet access restricted and executions possibly resuming.