Iran’s Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal’, blames US for unrest and casualties

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei accused the US and President Trump of instigating recent unrest, calling Trump a “criminal” and blaming Washington for casualties and destruction. Rights groups report over 3,000 deaths in nationwide protests, while Iranian authorities blame foreign interference and label protesters as “terrorists.” Security forces have tightened controls in several cities as opposition figures call for continued demonstrations, marking the deadliest unrest since 1979.