Overview
- National police chief Ahmad‑Reza Radan told state television that participants in what authorities call riots have up to three days to turn themselves in for "more clemency."
- Rights groups and UN‑cited figures report thousands killed, with Iran Human Rights listing at least 3,428 deaths and some estimates far higher.
- Authorities announced a gradual restoration of connectivity this week after an unprecedented 11‑day communications blackout, a trend corroborated by NetBlocks.
- The judiciary warned some defendants may face the charge of "war against God," which is punishable by death, as the UN rights chief highlighted a surging execution rate and warned of possible hangings.
- State leaders vowed decisive punishment of alleged instigators and promised to address the economic crisis that sparked the protests, while many Iranians expressed anger over President Trump's retreat from earlier intervention promises.