Iran says strike on Khamenei would trigger full-scale war, deaths exceed 5,000
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Iranian President Warns 'All-Out War' if Supreme Leader Khamenei Attacked Amid Rising Tensions

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would be considered an "all-out war" against the Iranian nation.
  • Pezeshkian's statement comes amidst escalating tensions with the United States and sharp criticism from US President Donald Trump.
  • Trump accused Khamenei of relying on violence and causing the "complete destruction" of Iran, calling for new leadership.
  • Iran's leadership, including Khamenei, blamed Washington and Israel for the unrest and called Trump a "criminal."
  • Protests in Iran, sparked by worsening economic conditions, have reportedly led to over 5,000 deaths, with authorities restricting internet access and deploying security forces.

Why It Matters: Iranian President Pezeshkian warns of "all-out war" if Supreme Leader Khamenei is attacked, escalating US-Iran tensions.

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