Khamenei Warns US to Halt 'Deceitful Actions' Amid Rising Iran Death Toll

• Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the US to stop 'deceitful actions' and reliance on 'traitorous hirelings'.
• Khamenei's remarks followed White House statements that President Trump was considering airstrikes on Iran.
• Trump has repeatedly threatened military action if Iran uses deadly force against anti-government protesters, calling it a 'red line'.
• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed airstrikes are among the 'very strong options' on the table for Trump.
• The death toll from ongoing demonstrations in Iran has surpassed 646, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Why It Matters: Khamenei warns US against intervention as Iran's protest death toll rises, escalating tensions.