Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Vows to ‘Not Back Down’ as Protests Swell

Friday 9th January 2026, 1:38PM

After days of fierce protest, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the demonstrations as wanton destruction and accused protesters of trying to “please” President Trump.

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