January 17th, 2026 - 02:48 GMT
ALBAWABA — Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, didn't hold back in his condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump. He accused Trump of stoking violence and unrest during the recent protests in Iran, labeling him a "criminal" for the resulting deaths and destruction. In a televised speech on Saturday, Khamenei asserted that Trump's comments directed at the Iranian people were a form of direct incitement. He contended that calls for protests ...
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