Iran is facing a deepening national crisis as protests triggered by economic hardship escalate across major cities. With inflation surging and the Iranian rial weakening sharply, public anger has spilled onto the streets, transforming economic frustration into political defiance. Against this volatile backdrop, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei delivered a rare and direct address, accusing U.S. President Donald Trump of arrogance, bloodshed, and interference, and warning that tyrants are often overthrown at the height of power. Trump, in turn, issued fresh threats over Iran’s crackdown on protesters. As unrest grows and flights are cancelled, Iran’s turmoil is now reverberating beyond its borders.