Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Friday that the Islamic Republic will neither retreat nor tolerate actions taken by foreign powers.
“Everyone should know that the Islamic Republic will not retreat. It will not tolerate serving foreigners,” Khamenei said in remarks shown on Iranian state TV.
He said that anyone working for outside forces would be rejected by both the Iranian people and the Islamic system.
‘Trump should focus on his country’s issues’
The strong message comes as protests continue across Iran, with demonstrators expressing anger over a range of political and economic issues. Security forces have been put on high alert in several areas as authorities try to prevent unrest.
Escalating his rhetoric, Khamenei also targeted the US and US President Donald Trump, saying Washington has no moral right to comment on Iran’s internal affairs.
Khamenei said, “Trump should pay attention to his country’s issues,” and stressed that Iran remains strong despite external pressure. He accused the US of having its hands dirty with the blood of more than 1,000 Iranians, including leaders and innocent people.
‘Iran will not bow before foreign forces’
Iranian state media reported that the Supreme Leader reiterated that the country will not bow to pressure, sanctions or what Tehran says are attempts by foreign powers to take advantage of internal unrest.
These statements signal a tough stance by Iran’s top leadership while protests continue, raising fears of even tougher action.