Khamenei calls for unity, millions answer: Pro-regime crowds humiliate Trump's 'very strong' threat

A sharp war of words between Washington and Tehran has spilled onto Iran’s streets. After U.S. President Donald Trump issued what he called a “very strong” warning to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran responded with mass mobilisation. Millions of Iranians were seen rallying from Tehran to Mashhad, waving national flags and Khamenei posters, projecting defiance against U.S. pressure and what authorities describe as “foreign-backed plots.” The demonstrations come amid weeks of unrest, reports of heavy casualties, and sweeping communication blackouts, as the Iranian leadership urges unity and resilience in the face of escalating external threats.