Irans Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ordered a crackdown on protesters amidst a collapsing economy, sparking the largest unrest since 2022. The rials rapid fall, exacerbated by Irans war with Israel and US strikes on nuclear sites, has led to at least ten deaths. Khamenei blames foreign enemies for fueling the chaos, giving security forces a clear signal to suppress the protests. President Trump warned Iran against violently killing peaceful protesters, while Iranian officials threatened American troops in the Middle East. Violence escalated overnight, with several deaths reported. Protests now hit over one hundred spots in twenty-two of Irans thirty-one provinces. Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian wants talks with demonstrators but admits his limited power amidst the economic crisis. With chants turning against the whole system and forces on high alert, Irans streets remain tense as the standoff continues.

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