Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is rapidly rising on Google Trends US-AL due to his recent comments on the protests in Iran. On September 21, 2022, Khamenei called the protests “a small-scale uprising” that was “aimed at overthrowing the Islamic Republic.” He also accused the United States and Israel of being behind the protests.
Khamenei’s comments come as the protests in Iran have entered their third week. The protests were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was arrested by the Iranian morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab incorrectly. Amini died in police custody on September 16, 2022.
The protests have since spread to cities across Iran, and have been met with a violent crackdown by the Iranian authorities. According to human rights groups, at least 82 people have been killed in the protests, and thousands have been arrested.
Khamenei’s comments are likely to further inflame tensions in Iran. The protests have already been met with a heavy-handed response from the Iranian authorities, and Khamenei’s comments suggest that the authorities are not willing to tolerate any further dissent.
It is unclear what the long-term implications of the protests will be. However, Khamenei’s comments suggest that the Iranian authorities are determined to maintain their grip on power, and are not willing to compromise with the protesters.
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