Iran Foreign Minister Slams Zelenskyy as 'Confused Clown' Over Protest Remarks

• Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "confused clown."
• The remarks came after Zelenskyy accused Iran's leadership of killing its own people to retain power, made at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
• Araghchi alleged Zelenskyy was exploiting Western support, "rinsing American and European taxpayers" for his corrupt generals.
• Zelenskyy had warned that if Iran's clerical leadership survives the violence, it sends a dangerous global message.
• Iran is a close ally of Russia, which Ukraine has been battling for nearly four years, with accusations of Iran supplying weapons to Russia.

Why It Matters: Iran's Foreign Minister strongly criticized Zelenskyy for his comments on Iranian protests and leadership.