Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared victory this weekend over what he called 'U.S.-backed sedition' during a fiery speech marking a religious holiday. 🔥 The 86-year-old leader accused Washington and Tel Aviv of orchestrating recent protests that rocked the nation for weeks.
🚨 'They aimed to swallow Iran whole, but our people extinguished this plot,' Khamenei stated, specifically calling out former U.S. President Donald Trump as a 'criminal' who allegedly encouraged violent unrest through public statements.
From Protests to Crackdown
What began as December 2025 demonstrations over economic hardships escalated into violent clashes, with authorities claiming 3,000 arrests and temporary internet blackouts. 📵 While schools reopen this week and messaging services resume, tensions linger beneath the surface.
Global Reactions Heat Up
🌍 The geopolitical chessboard lit up over the weekend:
Lebanon's Hezbollah praised Iran as a 'stronghold of resistance' against U.S. influence
Iran slammed G7 nations for 'meddlesome' comments about its internal affairs
Khamenei vowed to 'punish instigators' both domestically and abroad
As Tehran claims restored stability, analysts warn this latest chapter could impact ongoing nuclear talks and regional alliances. 💣📈
