Iran's top judge warns no leniency for protesters 'helping U.S., Israel enemy'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged security forces to exercise restraint in dealing with nationwide demonstrations, so long as national security is not jeopardized. His vice president said protests by traders are legitimate, but armed rioters will be dealt with without leniency
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged security forces to exercise restraint in dealing with nationwide demonstrations, so long as national security is not jeopardized. His vice president said protests by traders are legitimate, but armed rioters will be dealt with without leniency
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06:00 PM • January 07 2026 IST
Iran's top judge warned protesters on Wednesday there would be "no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic," while accusing Israel and the U.S. of pursuing hybrid methods to disrupt the country.
