US State Department Challenges Khamenei's Claim of 'Just Order' by Referencing Suppression of Protesters

The Persian account of the US State Department on social media platform X stated: "Four days ago, Khamenei wrote on X that in the face of the global dominance system, turning towards a just national and international order is the solution." The account then sarcastically posted an image of the government's efforts to suppress ongoing protests, showing an individual sitting on the ground in front of several suppressive motorcyclists, asking: "Is this the 'just national order'?" In another post, it added: "A few days after the protests began in Iran, the regime's spokesperson said: 'We see, hear, and recognize all protests, pressures, and crises.'" It then shared an image of government forces shooting at protesting citizens in Fasa on December 10, stating that "these actions contradict that claim." The Persian account of the US State Department also published the phrase: "Actions speak louder than words." US officials have repeatedly stated that they judge the Islamic Republic by its actions, not merely by its promises. The anti-government protests in Iran, which began on Sunday, continue and have spread to more cities. Several figures within the Islamic Republic have acknowledged that despite the collapse of the rial's value, the slogans in these protests are not economic but rather against the entirety of the Islamic Republic. Ahmad Vahidi, who has become the deputy commander of the IRGC, is mentioned. The fourth day of protests in various cities of Iran saw suppressive forces directly shooting at protesters. Anti-government slogans from students in Iran included: 'Death to Khamenei' and 'Death to the principle of Velayat-e Faqih.' The protests have expanded to more cities, with increasing violence from suppressive forces. The US-Iran relationship in 2025 is anticipated to see a return to 'maximum pressure.' The majority of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US House of Representatives stated: 'The people of Iran deserve better than this incompetent and corrupt regime.' The US State Department's support for the protests in Iran was noted: 'If courage were an image...' Netanyahu told Fox News that the Islamic Republic is seeking to rebuild its ballistic missile capabilities. On the third day of protests in various cities of Iran, students chanted: 'Death to Khamenei.'