Iran warns any attack on Khamenei will spark full war, blaming U.S. sanctions and interference for unrest.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would trigger an all-out war, emphasizing that such an act would be seen as an assault on the nation itself. His statement, made amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing protests, blamed U.S. sanctions and foreign interference for Iran’s economic struggles and internal unrest. The remarks follow criticism from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who called for regime change and labeled Khamenei a "criminal," prompting Iran to escalate its rhetoric. While the exact trigger for the warning remains unclear, it reflects Iran’s firm stance on protecting its top leadership and signals potential for further escalation in U.S.-Iran relations.