Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a brief address to the nation that was aired by state television, in which he slammed the US and President Donald Trump as well as the demonstrators while signalling a crackdown by authorities. “Everyone should know that the Islamic Republic came to power with the blood of hundreds of thousands of honourable people, and it will not back down in the face of saboteurs,” Khamenei said. He said the Islamic Republic would not tolerate individuals acting as “mercenaries” for foreign powers.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-khamenei-is-looking-to-go-someplace-says-trump-as-protests-intensify-in-iran-1767963290206">‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran</a><h2>‘Protesters acting to please US president’</h2>&nbsp;He alleged that the protesters on Iran’s streets were acting to please the US president. “They want to make him happy. If he knew how to run a country, he would run his own,” he said, adding that there were many problems in the United States.&nbsp;When he accused demonstrators of “ruining their own streets to make the president of another country happy,” in an apparent reference to former US President Donald Trump, the audience responded with chants of “Death to America!”The Iranian state TV broadcast footage of apparent street fires in Tehran as protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning.Khamenei insisted that the Islamic republic would “not back down” in the face of protesters who he called “vandals” and “saboteurs”.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/reza-pahlavi-urges-iranians-to-continue-protests-warns-tehran-may-cut-internet-1767871076570">Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns Tehran may cut internet</a><h2>‘Trumps hands are stained with the blood of Iranians’</h2>&nbsp;“The hands of the US president are stained with the blood of more than 1,000 Iranians,” Khamenei said in his address, referring to the attacks last June by the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities.&nbsp;<h2>‘Arrogant’ Trump will be ‘overthrown’</h2>&nbsp;Khamenei predicted that the “arrogant” US leader would be “overthrown” like other similar leaders and the imperial dynasty that ruled Iran up to the 1979 revolution.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/internet-blackout-in-iran-as-protests-continue-for-12th-day-reza-pahlavi-heads-to-mar-a-lago-1767899040216">Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue for 12th day; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago</a>&nbsp;Khameni targeted the US president saying Trump should know that the arrogant people of the world, such as Pharaoh, Nimrod, Reza Khan, and Mohammad Reza, were overthrown at the height of their arrogance; he too will be overthrown&nbsp;<h2>Urges Iran’s youth to unite</h2>&nbsp;Ali Khamenei urged supporters to remain united. “Dear young people, keep your readiness and your unity. A united nation will overcome any enemy,” he said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/senate-clears-resolution-to-restrain-trump-from-further-military-action-in-venezuela-1767896125708">Senate clears resolution to restrain Trump from further military action in Venezuela</a><h2>‘Focus on your country,’ Khamenei tells Trump</h2>&nbsp;Khamenei took aim at Donald Trump, advising him to focus on the problems within his own country rather than commenting on Iran. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.&nbsp;<h2>‘Death to the Dictator,’ chant Iranians</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, images posted on social media show Iranians in Tehran and Gorgan chanting slogans like “Death to the dictator” and “Death to Khamenei”.&nbsp;Iran was largely cut off on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb the protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights being cancelled and online Iranian news sites sharing updates intermittently. The protests that began over soaring inflation late last month have spiralled into the biggest in three years, with unrest reported in every province.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei targeted the US President saying Donald Trump should know that the arrogant people of the world, such as Pharaoh, Nimrod, Reza Khan, and Mohammad Reza, were overthrown at the height of their arrogance; he too will be overthrown.

Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a brief address to the nation that was aired by state television, in which he slammed the US and President Donald Trump as well as the demonstrators while signalling a crackdown by authorities. “Everyone should know that the Islamic Republic came to power with the blood of hundreds of thousands of honourable people, and it will not back down in the face of saboteurs,” Khamenei said. He said the Islamic Republic would not tolerate individuals acting as “mercenaries” for foreign powers. Also Read: ‘Khamenei is looking to go someplace,’ says Trump as protests intensify in Iran ‘Protesters acting to please US president’ He alleged that the protesters on Iran’s streets were acting to please the US president. “They want to make him happy. If he knew how to run a country, he would run his own,” he said, adding that there were many problems in the United States. When he accused demonstrators of “ruining their own streets to make the president of another country happy,” in an apparent reference to former US President Donald Trump, the audience responded with chants of “Death to America!” The Iranian state TV broadcast footage of apparent street fires in Tehran as protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning. Khamenei insisted that the Islamic republic would “not back down” in the face of protesters who he called “vandals” and “saboteurs”. Also Read: Reza Pahlavi urges Iranians to continue protests, warns Tehran may cut internet ‘Trumps hands are stained with the blood of Iranians’ “The hands of the US president are stained with the blood of more than 1,000 Iranians,” Khamenei said in his address, referring to the attacks last June by the US on Iran’s nuclear facilities. ‘Arrogant’ Trump will be ‘overthrown’ Khamenei predicted that the “arrogant” US leader would be “overthrown” like other similar leaders and the imperial dynasty that ruled Iran up to the 1979 revolution. Also Read: Internet blackout in Iran as protests continue for 12th day; Reza Pahlavi heads to Mar-a-Lago Khameni targeted the US president saying Trump should know that the arrogant people of the world, such as Pharaoh, Nimrod, Reza Khan, and Mohammad Reza, were overthrown at the height of their arrogance; he too will be overthrown Urges Iran’s youth to unite Ali Khamenei urged supporters to remain united. “Dear young people, keep your readiness and your unity. A united nation will overcome any enemy,” he said. Also Read: Senate clears resolution to restrain Trump from further military action in Venezuela ‘Focus on your country,’ Khamenei tells Trump Khamenei took aim at Donald Trump, advising him to focus on the problems within his own country rather than commenting on Iran. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington. ‘Death to the Dictator,’ chant Iranians Meanwhile, images posted on social media show Iranians in Tehran and Gorgan chanting slogans like “Death to the dictator” and “Death to Khamenei”. Iran was largely cut off on Friday after authorities blacked out the internet to curb the protests, with phone calls not reaching the country, flights being cancelled and online Iranian news sites sharing updates intermittently. The protests that began over soaring inflation late last month have spiralled into the biggest in three years, with unrest reported in every province.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei targeted the US President saying Donald Trump should know that the arrogant people of the world, such as Pharaoh, Nimrod, Reza Khan, and Mohammad Reza, were overthrown at the height of their arrogance; he too will be overthrown.

‘Trump’s hands stained with the blood of Iranians, some rioters want to please him,’ says Khamenei amid ‘Death to America’ chants

Iran is again witnessing widespread protests, driven by public anger over economic strain, political repression and the use of state force. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the country has seen recurring waves of mass unrest.

Iran is again witnessing widespread protests, driven by public anger over economic strain, political repression and the use of state force. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the country has seen recurring waves of mass unrest.

Student revolts, Green Movement, Mahsa Amini uprising: Iran’s biggest protests since the Islamic Revolution

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.&nbsp;

This is Khamenei's first sermon in nearly five years. Thousands of worshippers holding portraits of slain leaders of Iran's "axis of resistance" against Israel and the United States gathered to hear him speak.

Talking about the current crisis in West Asia, Khamenei said the missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate".

"The operation of our armed forces a few nights ago was totally legal and legitimate," he said during a rare Friday prayer sermon.&nbsp;

He called the attack "minimum punishment" for Israel's crimes.

Khamenei even defended the October 7 attack&nbsp;on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, calling it "logical and legal".&nbsp;

Israel has been going after Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon, with Hassan Nasrallah being killed a few days back. It is already entangled in a war with Hamas in Gaza. The supreme leader raised both matters in his sermon, saying that Israel "cannot seriously harm" Hezbollah and Hamas.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israeli-strikes-near-beirut-airport-reportedly-targeted-nasrallahs-successor-764339">Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted Nasrallah's successor</a>

He lauded the Lebanon-based militant group, stating that Hezbollah's fight is a "vital service to the entire region".&nbsp;

<h2>Israel carries out fresh strikes in Beirut</h2>

Early Friday, Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed. Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine.

Safieddine is considered the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered 20 more towns and villages in south Lebanon to evacuate, telling the people to leave immediately for their own safety.

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in the Middle East. 
 
(With inputs from agencies)

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel.

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed worshippers in Tehran in a rare public sermon Friday (Oct 4). He had a rifle by his side as he spoke, days after Iran's missile attack on Israel. This is Khamenei's first sermon in nearly five years. Thousands of worshippers holding portraits of slain leaders of Iran's "axis of resistance" against Israel and the United States gathered to hear him speak. Talking about the current crisis in West Asia, Khamenei said the missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate". "The operation of our armed forces a few nights ago was totally legal and legitimate," he said during a rare Friday prayer sermon. He called the attack "minimum punishment" for Israel's crimes. Khamenei even defended the October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas, calling it "logical and legal". Israel has been going after Hezbollah leaders in Lebanon, with Hassan Nasrallah being killed a few days back. It is already entangled in a war with Hamas in Gaza. The supreme leader raised both matters in his sermon, saying that Israel "cannot seriously harm" Hezbollah and Hamas. Also Read: Israeli strikes near Beirut airport reportedly targeted Nasrallah's successor He lauded the Lebanon-based militant group, stating that Hezbollah's fight is a "vital service to the entire region". Israel carries out fresh strikes in Beirut Early Friday, Israel carried out fresh strikes in Beirut with large explosions reported outside the city’s international airport right after an aircraft landed. Axios reporter Barak Ravid, citing an Israeli source, said in a post on social media platform X that the strike reportedly targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine. Safieddine is considered the heir of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ordered 20 more towns and villages in south Lebanon to evacuate, telling the people to leave immediately for their own safety. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden said on Thursday he did not believe there is going to be an "all-out war" in the Middle East. (With inputs from agencies)

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Khamenei, in first public address in 5 years, calls missile attack on Israel 'legal and legitimate'