Iran President Blames 'Rioters' as Protest Toll Crosses 500; Israel Supports 'Freedom Struggle'

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed 'rioters' for disrupting society, while stating officials are willing to listen to legitimate protesters.
• Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of destabilizing Iran and giving instructions to protesters, linking them to past attacks.
• The death toll from protests has reportedly exceeded 500, with 490 protesters and 48 security personnel killed, and over 10,600 arrested.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Saar expressed solidarity with Iranian protesters, supporting their 'struggle for freedom'.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized US President Trump, telling him to 'manage his own country' after Trump's support for protesters.

Why It Matters: Iran's President blames 'rioters' and foreign interference for unrest as protest deaths mount, while Israel backs protesters.