Iran president blames Trump, Netanyahu and Europe for protest tensions

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31 Jan 2026 • 3:23 PM MYT
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accuses Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Europe of provoking people and stirring tensions during recent protests.

TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused foreign leaders of inciting recent unrest in the country.

In a statement on Saturday, Pezeshkian said U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had stirred tensions.

He also stated that Europe had provoked people during the protests that gripped the nation.

The president’s remarks directly blamed external actors for the domestic instability.

No further details were provided regarding the specific nature of the alleged provocations.

The comments underscore the Iranian government’s narrative of foreign interference in its internal affairs. – Reuters

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