Heads-up from Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei took to TV earlier today to urge unity across the nation as protests fueled by economic pain keep rolling. He accused some demonstrators of destroying their own streets to please a foreign leader, a clear jab at US President Donald Trump. 🇮🇷🤝
He slammed the US leader for being arrogant, told him to sort out issues at home, and warned that Iran will stand firm against what he called saboteurs, even predicting a backlash that could lead to Trump’s downfall. ⚔️
What sparked the unrest? A sharp drop in the rial—the national currency—has cratered household budgets, sending shockwaves through cities since late December 2025. Clashes between police and protesters have turned deadly in spots like Mashhad and Isfahan. 💥
Adding to the chaos, Iran’s internet has been largely offline since Thursday, cutting off social media and messaging apps just when people need them most. Imagine your Insta feed going dark mid-protest. 😬📵
Travel’s hit too: airlines from Türkiye to the UAE have paused flights to and from Iran, leaving many scrambling for alternatives. ✈️❌
The big question: what’s next? With no clear end in sight, young Iranians are finding creative ways to stay connected and keep voices alive. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔍
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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei urges unity, slams U.S. in address
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