Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (File image: AFP)
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News1809-01-2026, 15:09

Khamenei Warns Protesters, Foreign Backers: 'Iran Will Not Back Down'

  • Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared the Islamic Republic 'will not retreat' against protests.
  • Khamenei stated Iran 'will not tolerate serving foreigners' and anyone working for outside forces would be rejected.
  • Comments followed an internet blackout in Iran and calls for more protests by Reza Pahlavi, son of the last shah.
  • Khamenei accused protesters of 'ruining their own streets to make the President of another country happy,' referring to Donald Trump.
  • State media alleged 'terrorist agents' of the US and Israel sparked violence; 34 protesters and 4 security personnel killed, 2,200 arrested.

Why It Matters: Iran's Supreme Leader vows no retreat against protests, blaming foreign influence amid internet blackouts and unrest.

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