‘He called for war but…’: Khamenei accuses US of orchestrating Iran unrest, calls Trump 'criminal'

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has openly blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for inciting deadly protests that have shaken the country. In a rare public appearance, Khamenei called Trump a 'criminal' and signaled a potential showdown with the United States, while Trump reportedly halted planned military strikes after executions were stopped. Tensions rise as Iran faces widespread demonstrations, highlighting the volatile relationship between Tehran and Washington and the high stakes of international diplomacy.