Iran threatens to arrest and try Trump, Netanyahu

The head of Iran’s judicial system vows that Tehran will arrest President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, bring the two to trial, and punish them for the recent anti-regime protests.

By World Israel News Staff

Iran threatened Monday to capture President Donald Trump and senior Israeli leaders and put them on trial for their alleged role in the wave of anti-regime protests which have roiled Iran for more than three weeks.

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the head of Iran’s judiciary, announced in a series of social media posts that Tehran holds President Trump and the leadership of the State of Israel responsible for the domestic unrest.

Ejei said the Islamic Republic would “pursue” Trump and top Israeli leaders, put them on trial, and punish them not only through international tribunals but also in Iranian courts.

“We will not abandon the pursuit and prosecution of the perpetrators of recent crimes in domestic and international courts,” Ejei wrote.

“The President of the United States, the leaders of the evil Zionist regime, and other supporters and promoters of weapons and propaganda of the criminals and terrorists of the recent events, are among the criminals who will be pursued, prosecuted, and punished according to the full extent of their crimes.”

The foreign elements allegedly responsible for instigating the protests would also be forced to compensate Iran for the damages incurred during the protests, Ejei wrote.

“Considering the destruction and damage inflicted on property, equipment, public facilities, and the treasury, as well as people’s personal property in the recent riots, the perpetrators, commanders, and stewards of these events must not only be prosecuted and punished, but also take action to compensate for the damages caused.”

The protests, which began in late December, were initially in response to the latest devaluations of Iran’s currency, amid widespread public frustration with the state of the Iranian economy and job market, as well as angst over the regime’s mishandling of the country’s water infrastructure amid a years-long drought.

The popular uprising quickly expanded to include dissidents critical of Tehran’s ultra-conservative Shi’ite regime and support for terrorist groups across the Middle East.

However, Iran’s leaders have downplayed domestic support for the protests, portraying the demonstrations as “riots” instigated by foreign elements and terrorist attacks carried out either by or under the instruction of foreign agencies.