Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran as Protests Leave Thousands Dead, U.S. Moves Forces to Middle East U.S. President Donald Trump has openly called for new leadership in Iran following weeks of deadly nationwide protests. Speaking to Politico, Trump accused Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, of poor leadership and human rights abuses, as reports estimate over 3,000 protesters killed and more than 22,000 arrested. Khamenei fired back, labeling Trump a criminal and blaming him for unrest. As tensions rise, the U.S. is reportedly deploying additional military assets to the Middle East and evacuating personnel, fueling fears of a wider conflict. #IranProtests #TrumpIran #GlobalTension