Iran's supreme leader accused President Donald Trump of orchestrating protests as tensions escalate. State radio broadcasts threats as thousands reported dead.

The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday branded President Donald Trump a “criminal” for publicly backing the protests sweeping Iran, accusing the United States of fueling violence and saying U.S. agents have “murdered several thousand people,” according to a state broadcast and his social media posts.

The country’s supreme leader says foreign-backed protests ‘caused massive damage and killed several thousands’.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei issues warning to U.S. in Russian on social media, signaling Tehran's growing alignment with Moscow amid nationwide protests.

Whether by overthrow or old age, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, 86, will soon need a replacement — but the Islamic Republic lacks an obvious successor.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said “several thousand” people were killed during recent anti-government protests, blaming individuals linked to the United States and Israel for the violence.