Overview
- Nationwide internet and phone restrictions surpassed roughly 84 hours, with brief reports of limited international calling, making independent verification difficult.
- Rights groups and activist networks cite hundreds of deaths and thousands detained, though totals remain unverified; confirmed video from Tehran’s Kahrizak facility shows rows of bodies and anguished families.
- President Donald Trump said the U.S. is reviewing military and non-military responses and discussed possible satellite internet support with Elon Musk, while announcing 25% tariffs on countries that continue trading with Iran.
- Iran summoned the German, French and UK ambassadors, asserted the situation is under control, and had Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi state the country does not seek war, is prepared for it, and is open to negotiations.
- European pressure intensified as Germany pushed EU measures including an IRGC terror listing and Chancellor Friedrich Merz condemned the crackdown and predicted the regime’s last days and weeks.