Iran’s Supreme Leader, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejehei, has warned that those responsible for the recent unrest in the country will face consequences. He urged the international community to refrain from exploiting the situation for their own gain, specifically targeting the United States and Israel.
According to international media, Mohseni-Ejehei stated that despite the turbulent situation, his government will continue to follow the law. He ordered the Attorney General and government lawyers to ensure that cases are handled in accordance with regulations.
Iran accused the US and Israel of inciting chaos by manipulating social media to fuel unrest. The country claimed that the arrested instigators had admitted to receiving financial support from foreign agencies.
The protests, which began last week over the depreciation of the Iranian currency against the US dollar, have spread to nine cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, Fars, North Khorasan, Semnan, and Ilam. Human rights organizations reported that the unrest has taken place in 26 out of 31 provinces in Iran.
As of now, one security personnel and 19 civilians have been killed, while 51 people have been injured. Over 1,000 individuals have been arrested.
