In an unprecedented escalation of the war of words between Tehran and Washington, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei held U.S. President Donald Trump responsible for all losses and damages related to the recent protests in Iran, describing him as a criminal. These statements, which coincided with a rare acknowledgment of huge human losses, reveal a new Iranian strategy to redirect internal anger towards an alleged external enemy.
Rare acknowledgment and direct accusation: Trump is guilty of destruction 💣
In his speech to the nation, Khamenei acknowledged the killing of thousands of Iranians during more than two weeks of unrest, a recognition that far exceeds previous official figures, but he quickly pointed fingers directly at Trump, accusing him of publicly encouraging the protesters and promising them American military support.
We consider the U.S. president a criminal, due to the losses and damages, and because of the slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation. - Ali Khamenei
This accusation is not just political rhetoric, but an attempt to frame internal events as an external conspiracy, justifying internal suppression and redirecting public anger from the regime to Washington. Khamenei has divided the protesters into two categories: agents supported by America and Israel, and naive youth who have been manipulated.
Trump's response: A call for new leadership and a personal war ⚔️
President Trump's response was swift, describing Khamenei as a sick man and calling for new leadership in Iran. Trump, who sees Khamenei as the real culprit, held him responsible for the complete destruction of the country and the unprecedented use of violence to suppress his people.
The accusation directed at the other party The strategic response
Ali Khamenei Trump is a criminal and responsible for thousands of deaths and material damage due to his external incitement. Strategy of the scapegoat: redirecting internal anger towards an assumed external enemy and justifying repression.
Donald Trump Khamenei is a sick man and responsible for the complete destruction of the country and the killing of thousands to maintain power. Strategy of inciting rebellion: calling for new leadership and thinly veiled threats of military action to increase pressure on the regime.
The real danger lies in the field and legal repercussions of these statements:
Acknowledgment of losses: Khamenei's admission of thousands killed is a shift in rhetoric, but it aims to justify the harsh measures taken by the regime, including the near-total internet shutdown (at 2% of normal levels).
The threat of mass execution: With over 24,000 protesters arrested, fears of mass execution have increased. Despite Trump's assurances that there are no plans for executions, the Attorney General in Tehran promised a firm, deterrent, and swift response to the accused.
The strategic impasse: Trump's threats of military action come at a time when Iran is facing unprecedented internal protests, putting the regime in its weakest strategic position. Khamenei threatened to pursue international criminals (Trump) and local criminals in Iran's own ways, opening the door to unpredictable escalation scenarios.
The edge of the abyss 📉
The confrontation between Khamenei and Trump is no longer just a political dispute; it has turned into a sharp personal duel, putting the region on the brink of the abyss. While the Iranian regime tries to turn its internal crisis into an external conflict, Trump is exerting all his power to end Khamenei's rule. The question now is not about the end of the protests, but about the end of patience, and whether this war of words will turn into military action that could reshape the entire map of the Middle East.
