Iran leader says protesters are vandals trying to please Trump

The ongoing protests in Iran have led to the death of at least 48 protesters, according to human rights groups. Iranian leader Ebrahim Raisi has labeled the protesters as "vandals" who are trying to please former U.S. President Donald Trump. The protests were sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who died in police custody after being arrested by the country's morality police. The demonstrations have since evolved into a broader challenge to the government's strict control over social and political life. While the Iranian government has responded with a crackdown, U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the protesters, stating that Iran is in "big trouble." The protests have highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Iranian government and its citizens, as well as the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.