Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising
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Key Points:
- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei condemned U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military action amid ongoing anti-government protests in Iran, asserting that oppressive leaders like Trump will eventually be overthrown.
- Trump indicated that Iran may have crossed a red line by killing protesters and mentioned that the U.S. has "strong options" for military response, while also revealing that Iranian leaders have reached out to negotiate and a meeting is being arranged.
- Protests in Iran, sparked by economic grievances, have expanded nationwide with a reported death toll of 544 and over 10,000 arrests, although the Iranian government has not confirmed casualty figures and blames foreign interference for the unrest.
- Iran has experienced widespread internet blackouts
