Iran's Supreme Leader Blames Trump for Protest Deaths

Iran's top leader has directly accused US President Donald Trump of causing deaths during recent Iranian protests. In a significant statement, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Trump was "guilty" for the casualties. He did not provide specific evidence for the claim. The protests inside Iran were sparked by a sharp increase in government-set gasoline prices. The demonstrations turned violent in some areas. International rights groups say Iranian security forces used deadly force against protesters. Iranian officials have not released a death toll. This accusation marks a further escalation in tensions between the two nations. The US has imposed severe economic sanctions on Iran.