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Iranian authorities are adopting a defiant stance as protests continue in several cities, tightening control and issuing strong warnings rather than offering dialogue or compromise.

State television has framed the unrest as an organized threat to national security, while senior officials have warned families to keep young people off the streets. Security forces have been deployed widely, and officials claim protesters have attacked public property and transport.

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused demonstrators of serving foreign interests and pledged firm action against what he described as sabotage. Government messaging has emphasized stability and authority, even as images of unrest circulate widely.

Despite the state’s show of confidence, recent scenes suggest a shift in public mood. Attacks on symbolic figures and public frustration point to growing challenges for the leadership, indicating that the current unrest reflects deeper tensions within Iranian society.

Iran International