US EditionIran FM Araghchi Responds to Ex-CIA Chief, Says Pompeo Confirms US, Israeli Role in Unrest
Khamenei claims some protesters damage cities to please the US amid a crackdown that has killed at least 72 and detained over 2,300, according to activists.
- In his first public remarks since Dec. 28, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, dismissed protesters as "vandals" and foreign-backed "saboteurs," accusing them of damaging Iranian property to please the US president.
- The unrest began after a sharp currency collapse and broadened into calls for political change, with crowds chanting `death to Khamenei`; protest activity surged since January 7 across Tehran and northwestern Iran.
- Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 72 killed and over 2,300 detained, while staff at three hospitals say they are overwhelmed by dead and wounded.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X that `the United States supports the brave people of Iran`, while exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged nightly 8 p.m. gatherings and appealed for help from Trump.
- State media has portrayed the unrest as rioting by `terrorist agents` of the US and Israel and only acknowledged it on Friday, while Khamenei warned foreign agents are rejected and supporters claim tens of thousands of security personnel may defect.
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Iran FM Araghchi responds to ex-CIA chief, says Pompeo confirms US, Israeli role in unrest
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused Pompeo of openly confirming US and Israeli interference in Iran’s internal unrest, warning that those fueling violence would ultimately face consequences.
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