Iran warns attack on Khamenei would mean full-scale war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei would be considered a full-scale war on the Iranian nation. This warning came in response to US President Donald Trump calling for a leadership change in Iran and describing Khamenei as a "sick man." The heightened rhetoric follows a period of intense anti-government protests in Iran, which were met with a deadly crackdown resulting in thousands of deaths. While a potential US strike was reportedly put on hold, Iran has indicated it might proceed with the execution of detained protesters.