Overview
- Rights groups report at least 538 people killed, with HRANA verifying 490 protesters and 48 security personnel and more than 10,600 detained over two weeks.
- Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that U.S. bases, regional shipping and Israel would be legitimate targets if Washington attacks Iran, hinting at possible preemptive action.
- Tehran declared three days of national mourning for those it calls martyrs and state media promoted plans for nationwide counter‑rallies.
- U.S. officials are preparing options for President Trump, including cyber operations, expanded sanctions and potential strikes, with a briefing set for Tuesday and no decision announced.
- Protests triggered by a currency collapse and soaring prices continued in cities such as Tehran and Mashhad despite an internet and phone shutdown, as President Masoud Pezeshkian urged listening to grievances while condemning “rioters.”