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On May 29, Iran's Khamenei Supports Pro-Palestine, Antisemitic Protests by US University Students

May 30, 2024, 12:27 AM

On May 29, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued an open letter expressing solidarity with American university students who are participating in pro-Palestine protests. The letter, published on Khamenei's website, praises the students for their 'courageous defense of the Palestinian people.' Khamenei's endorsement has sparked controversy, with some critics highlighting Iran's support for terrorist organizations and condemning the protests as antisemitic. The Iranian leader's support has been described as an 'expression of empathy and solidarity' with the students, further intensifying the debate over the nature and implications of the campus protests.