Khamenei’s Televised Address Targets Donald Trump
During a nationally televised address, Khamenei directly accused Donald Trump of attempting to destabilize Iran from abroad. Simultaneously, authorities imposed widespread internet shutdowns and cut international phone access—moves critics say reflect the government’s fear of the protesters’ ability to coordinate and broadcast their message globally.
Despite these efforts, videos and reports have continued to emerge, undermining state attempts to control the narrative.
Khamenei dismissed demonstrators as vandals, claiming they were “destroying their own streets to please the president of another country,” a statement that contrasted sharply with the scale and persistence of public participation.
Videos Highlight Defiance of Protesters
Footage circulating online shows protesters filling streets in Tehran and other major cities, with fires burning and chants echoing through neighborhoods long after dark. In several clips, crowds can be heard chanting slogans such as “Don’t be afraid, we are all together,” emphasizing unity and collective resolve.
The movement has proven highly decentralized. In cities like Babol, crowds gathered openly in public squares, signaling that opposition is no longer confined to the capital or isolated pockets of dissent.
