Iran's president accuses Trump, Netanyahu, Europe of provoking unrest: 'They brought them into the streets'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu, and European leaders on Saturday of instigating unrest in Iran. Speaking on state television, Pezeshkian claimed these leaders exploited Iran's internal issues to fragment society and provoke anti-government protests. He alleged they aimed to sow conflict and division among the Iranian people, seeking to dismantle the country. Pezeshkian stated that the recent protests and subsequent crackdown were not merely social protests, implying external forces were at play. The White House has not yet responded to requests for comment.

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