Kathmandu. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has issued a stern warning to the United States that if Iran is attacked, it will lead to a “regional war”. Khamenei, 86, made the warning at an event in Tehran at a time when US President Donald Trump is increasing his military presence in the Middle East. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Addressing a gathering to commemorate the historic day of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s return from exile in 1979, Khamenei accused the United States of trying to seize Iran’s oil and natural gas resources.TAG_OPEN_p_9 He has called the recent anti-government protests in Iran a “coup attempt” and “sedition”. He said the protesters were trying to destabilise the country by attacking banks, mosques and government offices. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In response, Trump said, “We hope to make a deal with Iran.”TAG_OPEN_p_8 If a deal is not reached, it will be known later how accurate Khamenei’s warning was. \u201d<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Thousands of people have been killed in anti-government protests in Iran that began on December 28, according to the United Nations and human rights groups.TAG_OPEN_p_7 Some reports estimate the death toll could exceed 20,000, while other rights groups say the death toll is more than 6,700. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Iranian officials have blamed “terrorists” funded by the United States and Israel for the attacks.TAG_OPEN_p_6 Iranian media have reported 3,117 deaths so far. President Massoud Pejeskian has promised to release the exact casualties, but no specific timetable is yet available. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Ordinary Iranians expressed disbelief in the government’s claims and said the country was in mourning. <\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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