Iranian state-linked outlets are escalating accusations that recent protests and deaths were driven by foreign sabotage, claiming “forensic” evidence points to Israeli involvement and alleging children were killed with Israeli military‑grade bullets. The claims come as the Trump–Iran war of words sharpens, with Tehran warning against any move targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and Trump issuing fresh deterrent threats, amplifying fears of a wider US–Iran confrontation.