Iran’s Khamenei accuses ‘enemies’ of inciting street protests

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says “enemies” are involved in street violence that erupted last month over the death of Mahsa Amini.

Khamenei has already accused the United States, Israel, and their “agents” of fomenting the unrest sparked by Amini’s death after her arrest for allegedly failing to adhere to the Islamic Republic’s strict dress code for women.

“Today, everyone confirms the involvement of the enemies in these street riots,” Khamenei says in a televised meeting with the Expediency Council, an advisory body. “The actions of the enemy, such as propaganda, trying to influence minds, creating excitement, encouraging and even teaching the manufacture of incendiary materials, are now completely clear,” he adds, without identifying the enemy.