Imagine if a leader from another country blamed your government for violence and deaths happening right here at home, on our streets. That's what's happening now as Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is pointing fingers at the United States and former President Donald Trump.

The protests in Iran have reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths over the past few months. The protesters are demanding political change, but the regime uses this accusation to turn public opinion against perceived foreign interference.

"This kind of protest is sponsored by the US," Khamenei said in a speech. "The Trump administration's aggressive policies created an environment that led to these savage deaths."

This isn't isolated; it's part of a pattern where oppressive regimes deflect blame onto others rather than address their own shortcomings.

As a mother, I can't help but think about what would happen if something like this occurred near our schools. The fear that children might be caught in the crossfire is overwhelming and unbearable.

The real buried detail here is how Iran uses these accusations to maintain control over its people and avoid addressing systemic issues. It’s a tactic designed to keep citizens divided, fearful, and focused away from their own government's failings.