§  Iran Protests 2026 - Khamenei Blasts Trump as ‘Criminal’ Behind Deadly Chaos – Over 3,000 Lives Lost.!

§  Supreme Leader Accuses US of Plotting Riots, Vows No Mercy as Crackdown Escalates Amid Global Outrage

§  Khamenei Calls Trump CRIMINAL – 12,000 Dead Blackout Massacre Jan 8-9.!

§  Iran supreme leader Khamenei blames Trump ‘criminal’ for 12K protest deaths Jan 8-9 blackout. HRANA 3K+, 20K arrests. Trump: 800 executions halted, Al Udeid precaution #IranProtests

§  Ayatollah Khamenei blames Donald Trump for deaths and damage in nationwide unrest. Full details on casualties, government response and international tensions – why this could spark bigger conflict.

§  Khamenei accuses Trump fueling deadly riots (12,000 dead per IranIntl)

§  Protests spark Dec 28 economic woes → supreme leader ouster chants, Live fire orders from Khamenei/SNSC amid blackout. Trump warns military if killings resume

Sahanara, Iran: Big trouble is shaking Iran right now in 2026. The country’s top boss, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is pointing fingers at the United States and President Donald Trump for starting huge protests that have killed thousands of people. In a fiery talk on January 17, 2026, Khamenei called Trump a “criminal” and said America wants to “swallow” Iran whole. These protests started over money problems like high prices and job losses but now folks are yelling for the end of Khamenei’s rule. Rights groups say more than 3,000 people have died in the mess with security forces using tough force to stop it. The internet is mostly shut down, making it hard to know what’s happening on the streets but social media buzz on X shows videos of clashes and calls for change. Trump has cheered the protesters and warned Iran not to kill them or face US action. This fight between Tehran and Washington is heating up fast with the world watching closely.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei labels Trump “criminal” guilty for protest casualties, damage, slander. Thousands killed “savage” by seditionists; US “plot to swallow Iran.” Trump: killings/executions paused after warnings.

Details & Context

·       Timeline: Dec 28 economy protests → regime end calls. Jan 8-9 peak violence (12K-20K dead) during internet blackout. 3K “terrorists” arrested intel claims.

·       Khamenei Speech Jan 17: Trump “personally intervened, encouraged rioters, promised military support.” “Break back of instigators home/abroad.” No war intent but no mercy.

·       US Stance: Trump Wed: “Killing stopped.” Fri: “Cancelled 800+ hangings, big impact.” Al Udeid Qatar partial US/UK pullback precautionary.

·       Regime Response: Live fire SNSC order, all govt branches approve. Executions paused.? FM Araghchi: “No plans.”

The Iran protests 2026 kicked off around December 28, 2025, when people got mad about rising costs for food, fuel and everyday stuff. At first, it was about the bad economy – think sky-high inflation and no jobs for young folks. But quick as a flash, the crowds started chanting against the government and even Khamenei himself, wanting a total change in how the country is run. Iran’s leaders call these demos “riots” cooked up by enemies like the US and Israel.

Security teams have hit back hard. They’ve shot at crowds, arrested thousands and cut off the web to stop news from spreading. Groups like HRANA, based in the US, say 3,090 people have died so far, many in brutal ways. On X, users share clips of burning buildings, police chases and even attacks that look like terrorist acts with some blaming outside forces. Khamenei says the protesters are “seditionists” – bad guys destroying their own cities to make America happy.

This isn’t new for Iran. Back in 2019 and 2022, similar uprisings happened over fuel hikes and women’s rights, like after Mahsa Amini’s death. But in 2026, it’s bigger because of ongoing money woes from sanctions, wars in the region and inside fights among leaders. The US pulled some staff from a base in Qatar as a safety step, showing how tense things are. On X, posts from January 2026 show Iranians and outsiders debating if this is real change or just more bloodshed.

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Quotes

·       Khamenei: “Trump criminal for casualties, damages, slander. US plot devour Iran”.

·       Trump: “Nobody convinced me – convinced self. Cancelled 800 hangings big impact”.

·       Khamenei: “US president personally encouraged rioters, military support promise”.

·       FM Araghchi: “No plan execute protesters”.

·       Khamenei didn’t hold back in his January 17 speech: “We consider the U.S. president criminal for the casualties, damages and slander he inflicted on the Iranian nation.” He added, “America’s goal is to swallow Iran” and blamed protesters for killing “several thousand” in “inhuman” ways.

·       Trump fired back earlier: “I had been told the killing in Iran has stopped” but he hasn’t ruled out military moves if more die. Iran’s Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said, “The United States and Israel are trying to stir chaos in our country.” On X, Khamenei posted: “The US’s goal is to devour Iran.” A crowd chanted “Death to America.! Death to Israel.!” during his talk.

·       From X users: “Khamenei calls Trump a ‘criminal’ and blames the U.S. for Iran protest deaths,” shared by @free_eraa.

·       Another post from @RT_com: “Last night, a bunch of vandals destroyed buildings to please the US President.” And @Osint613 noted Iran’s army chief blaming US and Israel for the chaos.

Additional Information

Death Toll: HRANA 3K+; IranIntl 12K Jan 8-9; CBS up to 20K. Diaspora: “Trump deception buys military time”.

X trends: #IranProtests 10M+ posts, blackout videos 100M views despite restrictions.

Iran’s government says they’ve caught “ringleaders” backed by foreigners and some officials blame old leaders like ex-President Rouhani for weak deals with the West. Protests have hit big cities like Tehran with reports of beheadings and arson that Iran calls “ISIS-style” tricks from abroad. The UN and rights watchers are calling for probes into the killings.

Trump’s team is keeping an eye with the US saying it’s a “precaution” to move staff from Qatar. Iran warns it’ll hit back if attacked. On X, older posts from 2024-2025 show Khamenei warning the US before, like “The US entering in this war is 100% to its own detriment.” This echoes past unrest but 2026 feels more intense with economic collapse and regional wars adding fuel.

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Impact Analysis

Iran crisis escalation table.

Global: Persian Gulf tensions; diaspora push strike.

These Iran protests 2026 are hurting everyone. Families are broken by deaths and the economy is worse with shops closed and people scared to go out. Iran’s money is tanking and sanctions from the US make it harder to fix. Globally, it could spark oil price jumps or even war if Trump steps in.

For human rights, it’s a wake-up call – groups say the crackdown shows Iran’s leaders are desperate. On X, engagement is high with millions of views on protest videos, boosting calls for change but also risking more arrests. Politically, it splits Iran’s bosses with some blaming each other while avoiding Khamenei’s role. If protests grow, it might lead to real reforms or more violence, affecting the Middle East’s peace.

Conclusion

Khamenei unleashes on “criminal” Trump amid Iran bloodbath (12K dead Jan 8-9 blackout). Economy spark → Khamenei ouster roar; live fire Khamenei/SNSC direct. Trump claims win halting killings/hangings; Al Udeid precaution signals buildup. Internet dark, arrests rage – revolution or crackdown endgame.? Persian Gulf flashpoint live.

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