Iran Violence: 5000 Dead, 24000 Arrested; Khamenei Blames US-Israel

• An Iranian official claims 5,000 people, including 500 security personnel, have died in recent anti-government protests.
• The protests, sparked by economic hardship, escalated into demands for an end to religious rule, becoming the most violent since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
• Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused America and Israel of instigating the unrest, acknowledging thousands of deaths.
• Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) documented 3,308 deaths and over 24,000 arrests, with 4,382 cases under review.
• Iranian officials allege armed groups from Israel and abroad provided support and weapons to protesters.

Why It Matters: Iran's anti-government protests led to 5,000 deaths and 24,000 arrests, with leaders blaming US-Israel.