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Iran faced widespread internet blackouts and flight cancellations amid escalating protests over economic issues and political grievances. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei blamed protesters for acting on behalf of U.S. President Donald Trump, accusing them of attacking public properties. The protests, initially sparked by soaring inflation, have grown into the largest in three years, with unrest reported nationwide. Opposition factions called for more demonstrations, while Trump declined to meet exiled opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

Courtesy: theprint.in