Israel National News reports: “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Monday praised the pro‑government rallies organized by authorities in response to two weeks of nationwide protests, declaring that the turnout served as a ‘warning’ to the United States.

‘This was a warning to American politicians to stop their deceit and not rely on treacherous mercenaries,’ Khamenei said, according to Iranian state TV.

Khamenei added that the demonstrations showed strong public backing for the regime. ‘These massive rallies, full of determination, have thwarted the plan of foreign enemies that were supposed to be carried out by domestic mercenaries,’ he stated.

Khamenei had previously downplayed the widespread protests in his country, claiming they are driven by fringe elements.

The Supreme Leader’s comments on Monday follow President Donald Trump’s repeated warnings that the US would hit back at Iran if it were to kill anti-regime protesters…”