Iran’s Khamenei vows no retreat as nationwide protests grow
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says Iran will not back down as protests continue across the country over rising prices and economic hardship. The latest unrest has spread to major cities, with demonstrators complaining about high inflation, a weak currency and the rising cost of living. Khamenei accused some protesters of acting on behalf of foreign enemies and warned that the state would not tolerate what it calls rioters attacking public property. He said the Islamic Republic would not yield to pressure and described those involved in violence as mercenaries for outsiders. Authorities have limited internet access and disrupted communications as the protests have grown, leaving many parts of Iran largely cut off from the outside world. Domestic flights have been cancelled and local news websites have struggled to update, further restricting information from inside the country. Officials are […]
