image sourced from original article at Iranian state media has alleged that agents from the United States and Israel are responsible for inciting violence and setting fires across the country. The report marks the first official acknowledgment of widespread protests, which began in Tehran last month following a significant drop in the value of the national currency and have since expanded to all provinces.
According to the broadcast, the unrest has resulted in the destruction of private vehicles, public transportation, and other infrastructure, with casualties reported. The government has responded by shutting down internet access and blocking international phone calls, aiming to curb the spread of information and communication among demonstrators.
Human rights organizations based outside Iran estimate that dozens have been killed and thousands arrested during the protests, highlighting the scale and intensity of the ongoing unrest.
