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Khamenei Acknowledges the Death of 'Thousands' in First Speech After Suppression of Protests

Jul 21, 2026 July 21, 2026 1 min read 📰 BBC Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Ali Khamenei addressed the nation for the first time since the violent crackdown on protests, implicating Donald Trump in the unrest and acknowledging the deaths of thousands. His remarks emphasize a stance against both domestic and international adversaries, reflecting ongoing tensions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: Khamenei's acknowledgment of deaths signals a potential shift in narrative amidst ongoing unrest.

👥 Key Players

Ali Khamenei (علی خامنه‌ای) ACTOR
Supreme Leader
"'We do not intend to lead the country towards war...'"
Donald Trump ACCUSED
President of the United States
"'In my view, Donald Trump is guilty for his involvement in the protests in Iran.'"

⚡ Actions

Ali Khamenei ANNOUNCE Iranian public
"'We do not intend to lead the country towards war, but we will not let go of domestic criminals; we will not let go of international criminals either.'"
Confidence: 90%
Ali Khamenei ACCUSE Donald Trump
"'In my view, Donald Trump is guilty for his involvement in the protests in Iran.'"
Confidence: 90%
Ali Khamenei ACKNOWLEDGE Iranian citizens
"'For the first time mentioned the death of thousands of people.'"
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Khamenei blames Trump for protests, acknowledges thousands of deaths in Iran.

  • Ali Khamenei announce Iranian public
  • Ali Khamenei accuse Donald Trump
  • Ali Khamenei acknowledge Iranian citizens

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the regime's stance on dissent and accountability.
🌍 Regional: Because it may escalate tensions between Iran and the U.S.
🌐 International: Because it reflects Iran's narrative in the context of U.S.-Iran relations.

📚 Background

Khamenei's acknowledgment of deaths signals a potential shift in narrative amidst ongoing unrest.

📝 Key Evidence

"'In my view, Donald Trump is guilty for his involvement in the protests in Iran.'"
→ Accusation against Trump for inciting protests.
"'We do not intend to lead the country towards war...'"
→ Khamenei's stance on internal and external threats.
📡 Source: STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence: 80%
The source is state-controlled, reflecting the regime's perspective.

Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, for the first time after the bloody suppression of the protests in January 2025, stated that in his view, Donald Trump, the President of the United States, is 'guilty' for his involvement in the protests in Iran and for the first time mentioned the death of 'thousands of people.' He also stated, 'We do not intend to lead the country towards war, but we will not let go of domestic criminals; we will not let go of international criminals either.'

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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →

Translation confidence: 85%

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