Iran's Leader Calls for Crackdown on Rioters Amid Merchant Protests

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned against exploiting protests by merchants over economic issues, particularly the depreciation of the national currency. He emphasized that inciting riots under the guise of legitimate protests is unacceptable, urging a crackdown on foreign-backed rioters. This statement was made during a meeting with families of those killed in the June conflict with Israel.