Iran’s supreme leader has addressed the ongoing protests, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place.”Iran's leader says rioters 'must be put in their place'This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)This is a locator map for Iran with its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo)DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran's supreme leader insisted Saturday that “rioters must be put in their place” after a week of protests that have shaken the Islamic Republic, likely giving security forces a green light to aggressively put down the demonstrations.

Source: ABC News January 03, 2026 12:01 UTC