Iran's supreme leader blames Trump for ongoing protests
January 9, 2026
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as posted by the channelIran’s supreme leader addressed his nation today about anti-government protests that have been ongoing for nearly two weeks.
The country of more than 90 million people has been without internet since Thursday. NetBlocks, which tracks internet connectivity around the world, says internet access was halted after Iranian authorities imposed a nationwide blackout.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei addressed the nation, saying rioters had destroyed public property to please President Trump. He said Iran would not tolerate people acting as, quote, “mercenaries for foreigners.”
Protests erupted Dec. 28 after the local currency fell to its lowest level in Iran.
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