Iran's President Vows War if Supreme Leader Targeted
In a stark warning, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attack on the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be considered a full-scale war with Iran. The statement comes amid growing tensions between Tehran and Washington, following recent protests in Iran that have left thousands dead.
Pezeshkian's warning appears to be a direct response to speculation that US President Donald Trump is considering an attempt to assassinate or remove Khamenei. In a post on social media, Pezeshkian described such an attack as "tantamount to a full-scale war with the Iranian nation." The president also blamed the US for the protests, saying that longstanding hostility and inhumane sanctions imposed by Washington have contributed to Iran's economic hardships.
The situation in Iran has been volatile, with widespread protests erupting in December over soaring inflation and economic hardship. The government responded with a near-total shutdown of internet and phone services, cutting off global connectivity and stifling independent reporting. Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting, calling for them to "take over their institutions" and saying that "help is on its way."
Despite the growing tensions, it appears that no military strikes have been launched against Iran at this time. However, the situation remains fluid, with Israel's prime minister warning Trump that an attack would be met with Iranian retaliation. Saudi Arabia's crown prince has also urged restraint, citing the risks to regional stability.
The protests in Iran have resulted in widespread violence and bloodshed, with reports suggesting that at least 5,000 people have been killed, including about 500 security personnel. The government has blamed "terrorists and armed rioters" for the violence, while Trump has called Khamenei a "criminal."
In a stark warning, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that any attack on the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, would be considered a full-scale war with Iran. The statement comes amid growing tensions between Tehran and Washington, following recent protests in Iran that have left thousands dead.
Pezeshkian's warning appears to be a direct response to speculation that US President Donald Trump is considering an attempt to assassinate or remove Khamenei. In a post on social media, Pezeshkian described such an attack as "tantamount to a full-scale war with the Iranian nation." The president also blamed the US for the protests, saying that longstanding hostility and inhumane sanctions imposed by Washington have contributed to Iran's economic hardships.
The situation in Iran has been volatile, with widespread protests erupting in December over soaring inflation and economic hardship. The government responded with a near-total shutdown of internet and phone services, cutting off global connectivity and stifling independent reporting. Trump has urged Iranians to continue protesting, calling for them to "take over their institutions" and saying that "help is on its way."
Despite the growing tensions, it appears that no military strikes have been launched against Iran at this time. However, the situation remains fluid, with Israel's prime minister warning Trump that an attack would be met with Iranian retaliation. Saudi Arabia's crown prince has also urged restraint, citing the risks to regional stability.
The protests in Iran have resulted in widespread violence and bloodshed, with reports suggesting that at least 5,000 people have been killed, including about 500 security personnel. The government has blamed "terrorists and armed rioters" for the violence, while Trump has called Khamenei a "criminal."
... like, who's gonna be the first to pull the trigger? 
iran's protests are real, they need help not more war 
ayatollah khamenei needs protection but so do the ppl protesting in the streets 
we should be trying to find solutions that benefit everyone not just one leader or country... i'm tired of politicians using strong words and blaming others for their own problems 
what's gonna happen next? will it be war? 
i feel bad for the thousands that have already lost their lives in these protests 
and the sanctions are just making things worse 
usa gotta stop stirring up trouble 
this situation in Iran is just devastating 
thousands of ppl lost their lives over economic hardship... it's like the gov't is more worried about itself than the ppl 
pezeshkian's statement is super alarming tho, war would mean so much harm to innocent ppl 
we need 2 calm down & think of a way 2 resolve this peacefully 
let's keep our fingers crossed that diplomacy works & everyone gets 2 talk 2 each other 
Thousands of people are dying, and it's all because of the protests over economic issues 
The sanctions and hostility from the US have made life super tough for Iranians, and it's not fair 
. We should be supporting each other, not trying to take each other down 
. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there won't be any full-scale wars or assassinations... 
this is getting really intense... i mean, i totally get why iran would be like 'if you touch our supreme leader, we'll take war' but at the same time... trump's been playing with fire by saying stuff about removing khamenei. and the us can't just sit back and do nothing, but on the other hand, attacking iran would mean thousands more people dying and it'd be a huge mess for everyone involved 
. Can't we all just talk about these issues peacefully? The protests are tragic, but let's focus on finding solutions rather than resorting to threats and insults 
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i dont think any country wants war but it seems like iran is at a boiling point rn... 5000 people killed? that's just heartbreaking. 
. And the US President is just sitting there, like "help is on its way"... yeah right 
. What even is that supposed to mean? Are they gonna send in some special forces or something? I don't think anyone wants that kind of drama 
. It's like, can't we all just get along and talk this out instead? But I guess when it comes to politics, sometimes words are just words, and actions speak louder 
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This kind of rhetoric just escalates things and puts innocent lives at risk. I get why Trump might want to take out the supreme leader, but assassinating him won't solve anything... it'll just lead to more bloodshed and suffering. What about finding peaceful ways to address Iran's economic issues? 
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is like that one uncle at the family reunion... you don't wanna mess with him! 
But seriously, if Donald Trump is gonna try to take out Iran's leader, he needs to bring his A-game... or a really good therapist 
I mean, come on, thousands of people dead and still they don't listen? And now Pezeshkian is all like "bring it on" and that's just crazy talk 
. And what's with all these sanctions? I mean, I'm no expert, but isn't that just gonna hurt normal people more than the bad guys? It feels like a big mess to me 
. That's not exactly diplomatic, is it? 
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. But can't we just try to find a way to resolve our differences peacefully? Like, is it really worth risking lives on both sides? 
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pezeshkian is just trying to protect his leader ayatollah khamenei who's basically the head of state too in that country 
anyway im all for free speech and press but global connectivity isnt gonna save us 
. It feels like we're stuck in a really bad movie where one wrong move could lead to a huge conflict between Iran and the US 
The protests are already having a huge impact on global markets and people's daily lives, it's just not worth the risk. What do you guys think is driving these tensions between Iran and the US? 
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