US Slams Iran's 'Delusional' Claims of Foreign Interference in Protests

• The US dismissed Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's accusations that Israel and Washington are fueling ongoing protests as "delusional."
• A US State Department spokesperson stated that Araghchi's comments were an attempt to deflect from Iran's internal challenges.
• Former US President Trump warned Iran against shooting protesters, stating the US would respond if they did.
• Araghchi accused the US and Israel of openly interfering in Iran's internal affairs and trying to escalate peaceful protests into violent ones.
• Amnesty International reported an internet blackout in Iran, aimed at concealing human rights violations during the crackdown on protests.

Why It Matters: US rejects Iran's claims of foreign interference in protests, calling them a "delusional" deflection.