Iran’s supreme leader admits thousands were killed in protests supported by ‘criminal’ Trump

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acknowledged Saturday that thousands of Iranians were killed during more than two weeks of unrest in the country, and he blamed the deaths on US President Donald Trump, who he said “openly encouraged” the protesters by promising them US “military support.”

​ Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, acknowledged Saturday that thousands of Iranians were killed during more than two weeks of unrest in the country, and he blamed the deaths on US President Donald Trump, who he said “openly encouraged” the protesters by promising them US “military support.” Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN