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Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is openly blaming Donald Trump for the most serious wave of unrest the Islamic Republic has faced in years, even as protests continue to rage across the country and IRGC security forces struggle to contain mounting public anger.

In his latest remarks, Khamenei accused Donald Trump of fueling demonstrations while urging the U.S. president to “focus on the problems in America,” a statement that underscores how deeply the Iranian leadership views the crisis threatening its grip on power.

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Protests Against Khamenei Turn Deadly Across Iran

Iran has been rocked by nationwide protests spanning all 31 provinces, with violent confrontations reported in approximately 340 separate incidents. According to multiple reports, at least 200 people have been killed. More than 2,000 individuals have been detained by Iranian authorities.

Demonstrations have now entered their 14th consecutive day, spilling into more than 100 towns and cities. Streets in major urban centers have been left littered with burned vehicles, debris, and bonfires as crowds chant slogans denouncing the regime.

In several areas, furious civilians attacked government buildings and toppled statues, including images of once-revered military commander Qasem Soleimani, a figure long promoted as a national hero by the state.

Mosques, Universities and IRGC Targeted 

Reports indicate that mosques in Tehran’s Gholhak and Sa’adat Abad neighborhoods were set on fire, signaling a dramatic break from traditional protest norms in the deeply religious nation.

Meanwhile, hundreds of students have taken part in demonstrations at at least four universities, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. Particularly alarming are claims that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), operating in plain clothes, trapped and attacked students inside one university campus. 

Observers noted that the Guards appeared to be operating with reduced manpower, raising questions about internal strain within the security apparatus.

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Khamenei’s Televised Address Blames Donald Trump

During a televised address broadcast on Iranian state TV and reported by The Hindu, Khamenei accused Donald Trump of attempting to destabilize Iran from abroad. At the same time, authorities shut down internet access and international phone connections, effectively isolating the population from the outside world.