Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell
After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as wanton destruction and accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Iran
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/world/middleeast/iran-protests-ayatollah-khamenei.html