Iran says enemies causing ‘sedition’ in the country with protests

At a cabinet meeting today, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blamed "enemy" countries for provoking protests. 

“The enemy’s efforts at sedition in the country is a result of the fear they have of the system’s power and progress,” Raisi said. The word “sedition” fell into popular use after the 2009 protests. Raisi is scheduled to speak again and address the country later today.