Iran Protests

FILE - In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a ceremony to mark the Shiite holiday of Eid al-Ghadir, in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

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Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15

Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place' as protest death toll reaches at least 15

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.” His comments may signal a more aggressive approach by authorities. The protests, sparked by Iran’s struggling economy, have been going on for a week. On Saturday, violence surrounding the demonstrations killed more people, raising the death toll to at least 15. The protests are the largest since 2022. Iran’s government has signaled a willingness to negotiate, but economic challenges persist.