Khamenei's Fury Erupts: 'Trump Will Be Ousted,' Iran Challenges America Amidst Protests

• Iran is experiencing one of its largest popular movements, with thousands protesting across Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Tabriz, and other cities.
• Internet access is largely unavailable to the public, but social media and BBC Persian footage show widespread protests against the religious establishment.
• Protesters are chanting slogans like 'Death to the dictator' and 'Pahlavi will return,' directly targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and supporting exiled Reza Pahlavi.
• The protests have continued for 12 consecutive days, spreading to over 100 cities and towns across all 31 provinces of Iran.
• Human rights organizations report varying death tolls: HRANA states 34 protesters (including 5 children) and 8 security personnel dead, with over 2,270 arrests; Iran Human Rights reports 45 deaths.

Why It Matters: Widespread protests challenge Iran's religious establishment, with Supreme Leader Khamenei issuing a direct challenge to America.