Afghanistan, Jan. 9 -- Iran's supreme leader said the government will not back down against unrest, accusing vandals of serving foreign interests as internet restrictions continued nationwide.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reacted sharply to the nationwide protests, describing demonstrators as "saboteurs and rioters" and warning that the state would not back down.
Speaking on Friday, January 9, Khamenei said those "working for foreign powers" were rejected by the Iranian nation and the Islamic system, vowing firm action against any challenge to the government.
His remarks came as protests continued across Iran, with demonstrations reported in multiple cities over economic hardship, social grievances and political restricti...