Trump further denounced Khamenei personally, calling him “a sick man who should run his country properly and stop killing people,” and described Iran as “the worst place to live anywhere in the world because of poor leadership”
A demonstration in Paris, France, to show support to protesters in Iran. Pic/Getty Images
US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for an end to the 37-year rule of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s regime, saying, “It’s time to look for new leadership in Iran,” as anti-government protests in Iran escalate, driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting public anger over governance.
The US President criticised Tehran’s leadership, saying they rely on violence and repression to maintain control. “What he is guilty of, as the leader of a country, is the complete destruction of the country and the use of violence at levels never seen before,” Trump said.
Trump further denounced Khamenei personally, calling him “a sick man who should run his country properly and stop killing people,” and described Iran as “the worst place to live anywhere in the world because of poor leadership”.
His remarks come shortly after Khamenei, in a series of posts on X, blamed Trump for the unrest and casualties in Iran. The leader of the Islamic Republic also accused Trump of misrepresenting violent groups as reflecting the will of the Iranian people, calling it “an appalling slander”.
“The US President introduced the groups who committed acts of vandalism, arson, and murdered people as ‘the Iranian nation.’ He uttered an appalling slander against the Iranian people. We find him guilty for this slander,” Khamenei said.
Protests in Iran have entered their 21st day, amid internet blackouts and heavy security crackdowns. Confirmed reports state that 3308 people have died so far, with an additional 4382 cases under investigation. So far, 2107 individuals reported serious injuries, and authorities have confirmed the arrest of at least 24,266 people.
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