Ayatollah Admits Thousands Slaughtered

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei finally admits to “several thousand” deaths in brutal anti-government protests, but shockingly pins the blame on President Trump and America.

Story Snapshot

Khamenei acknowledges several thousand killed in protests sparked by Iran’s currency collapse, the deadliest unrest since 1979.
Iran imposed a record 200+ hour internet blackout to hide the crackdown, detaining over 20,000.
Supreme Leader blames U.S. and Trump for inciting the violence, deflecting from his regime’s savage response.
President Trump demands new leadership in Iran, credits his threats for halting executions of 800+ protesters.
Death toll estimates vary from 2,586 to over 6,000, exposing Iran’s theocratic tyranny amid global tensions.

Protests Erupt from Economic Collapse

Protests ignited in Tehran on December 28, 2025, after Iran’s rial currency crashed, fueling widespread economic despair. Demonstrations quickly morphed into calls for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s ouster, challenging the theocratic regime. This uprising dwarfs the 2019 protests and rivals the 1979 Islamic Revolution in scale. Security forces unleashed lethal force, killing protesters in what human rights groups call unprecedented violence. President Trump’s firm stance against Iran’s aggression provided backdrop to the unrest, highlighting American resolve.

Khamenei’s Shocking Admission and Blame-Shifting

On January 17, 2026, Khamenei broke silence in a broadcast address, conceding “several thousand people” died in the unrest. He admitted some killings happened “brutally and inhumanely,” yet accused President Trump and the U.S. of orchestrating the deaths and damage. This deflection shields his regime from accountability for the massacre. Khamenei vowed no war initiation but promised punishment for “domestic or international criminals.” His words expose desperation as Iran’s iron grip slips under popular fury.

Record Blackout and Massive Death Toll

Iran enforced a nationwide internet blackout starting January 8, 2026, lasting over 200 hours and isolating 92 million citizens. This surpassed the 2019 shutdown, blocking external verification of atrocities. Human Rights Activists News Agency reported 2,586 deaths by January 14, including 2,417 protesters, 12 children, and 10 civilians. HRANA tallied over 3,090 by January 16. Hospital sources estimated 6,000 protester deaths from January 8-10 alone. Over 20,000 detentions followed, with threats of swift executions.

Official Iranian figures claim at least 5,000 dead, including 500 security personnel. Discrepancies arise from the blackout, but all point to regime brutality. Starlink proved crucial for smuggling out footage of mass bodies, bypassing censorship.

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Trump Stands Firm Against Iranian Tyranny

President Trump warned of “very strong action” against executions, prompting Iran to pause proceedings for over 800 detainees. Trump condemned Khamenei for “killing people by the thousands to keep control” and called for new Iranian leadership. Iran’s judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei defied warnings, pushing fast trials. The USS Abraham Lincoln’s positioning signals U.S. readiness. This resolve protects freedom-loving people worldwide from oppressive regimes, validating Trump’s maximum pressure policy.