Protests Challenge Ali Khamenei as USA Increases Military Pressure

New anti-government protests erupted across Iran as citizens marked the Chehelom mourning period for those killed in January crackdowns.Students at Sharif University clashed with security forces and pro-regime groups while demanding accountability from Ali Khamenei.These internal demonstrations occur as the USA increases military pressure in the region and threatens potential strikes against the regime.Human rights groups report that over 7,000 people have died and 53,000 have been arrested since the start of the unrest this year.