Overview
- Iran Human Rights reports at least 648 protesters killed and about 10,000 arrests since December 28, while Human Rights Watch cites credible accounts of large-scale killings by security forces.
- President Donald Trump urged Iranians to “take control of your institutions,” said “help is on the way,” canceled meetings with Iranian officials, and announced 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran.
- European governments intensified diplomacy by summoning Iranian envoys, and the EU signaled rapid new sanctions, with France publicly condemning the crackdown as intolerable.
- Iran’s foreign minister said the nationwide internet shutdown was ordered over alleged terrorist operations directed from abroad; despite the blackout, international phone calls from Iran were partly restored Tuesday, according to AFP.
- Iranian authorities organized mass pro-government rallies and declared three days of national mourning, while state media reported dozens of security personnel killed and rights groups described overwhelmed hospitals.