Iran's leader blames Trump for deadly protests as tensions rise at the United Nations

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei accused Trump of inciting violent protests in Iran that reportedly killed thousands of people. Khamenei called Trump a 'criminal' and said the U.S. president was responsible for the casualties and damage.

Trump responded by saying it was 'time for new leadership' in Iran and questioned the domestic support for Reza Pahlavi, an exiled opposition figure. The U.S. told the United Nations Security Council that 'all options are on the table' regarding Iran, while Iran warned it would respond to any aggression and filed a complaint with the UN over Trump's remarks.

At the UN, a Chinese envoy warned that military action would push the region into an 'unpredictable abyss,' and a U.S. envoy, Steve Witkoff, indicated a preference for diplomacy. Iran's foreign ministry said Tehran was 'studying' U.S. proposals while also stating it had evidence the U.S. and Israel were involved in the unrest.