US Senator Warns Iran's Khamenei: "Trump Will Kill You" Over Protest Crackdown

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News18•07-01-2026, 20:39
US Senator Warns Iran's Khamenei: "Trump Will Kill You" Over Protest Crackdown
- •US Senator Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Donald Trump would order his killing if the crackdown on protesters continues.
- •The warning comes as nationwide protests in Iran enter their eleventh day, with demonstrators chanting "Death to Khamenei" in some areas.
- •Graham framed his comments as a deterrent, citing US actions in Venezuela (capture of Nicolas Maduro) as proof of American resolve.
- •Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Vice President Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah stated that security forces should not crack down on peaceful economic protests but would act against "rioters" attacking state sites.
Why It Matters: US Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stark warning to Iran's Supreme Leader over protest crackdowns.
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