Khamenei Blames US, Trump for Iran Unrest; Calls President a 'Criminal'

• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused the US and President Donald Trump of causing deaths, destruction, and defaming the Iranian nation.
• Khamenei labeled Trump a 'criminal' and held him responsible for 'casualties, damages and slander' inflicted on Iran, stating the country would not tolerate those responsible for violence.
• He described recent protests as 'foreign-backed' and part of an American plot to dominate Iran, directly accusing Trump of encouraging protesters.
• Khamenei asserted that Iran would not be dragged into war but would confront domestic and international criminals behind the unrest.
• Reports from Iran International and HRANA allege thousands of protesters were killed, with some sources pointing to the IRGC-linked forces' role, though Iranian authorities blame 'terrorists' and foreign interference.

Why It Matters: Khamenei strongly condemned the US and Trump for Iran's unrest, accusing them of criminal interference and foreign-backed plots.