'Rioters Should be Put in Their Place': Khamenei Vows Not to Yield as Unrest Spreads Nationwide
Published on: Jan. 3, 2026, 9:40 p.m. | Source: Times Now
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserted that the nation will resist external pressures amidst escalating protests linked to a severe economic crisis. His speech highlighted a refusal to engage with what he termed "rioters," while acknowledging legitimate grievances from citizens facing soaring inflation and currency collapse. , Middle East, Times Now
