Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the US that any attack on his country would spark a "regional war", accusing Washington of seeking to seize Iran's vast oil and natural gas reserves. Khamenei made the remarks at an event in Tehran, stating that the US wants to "devour" Iran and its resources.
The comments come amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran's oil industry and Iran experiencing widespread protests over economic hardship and curtailed freedoms. Khamenei described the protests as a "sedition similar to a coup", blaming foreign agents for the unrest.
The Iranian government has maintained that the protests were instigated by foreign powers, while the US and other international bodies have called for an end to the violence and for Iran to respect human rights. The situation remains volatile, with the US military presence in the region increasing.
Khamenei's warning underscores the deep-seated mistrust between Iran and the US, with both sides engaging in a war of words and taking actions that escalate tensions.
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