Overview
- Activist tallies now put the nationwide death toll at a minimum of 544 with more than 10,600 arrests during two weeks of unrest under a near-total internet shutdown.
- Trump said Iranian officials called to negotiate and that a meeting is being arranged, while warning the United States could act before any talks take place.
- The White House is weighing responses that include cyber operations, tougher sanctions and potential limited strikes, according to U.S. media reports, with no decision announced.
- Iran’s parliament speaker warned that Israel and all U.S. bases and ships in the region would be considered legitimate targets if Washington attacks.
- Demonstrations continued in Tehran, Mashhad and Kerman as state TV aired images of body bags and authorities mobilized pro-government rallies, and Israeli officials placed forces on heightened alert.