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Overview
- A senior Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran has notified Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey that U.S. bases on their soil would be targeted if the United States attacks Iran, and said direct contacts with Washington have been suspended.
- Iran’s judiciary chief announced expedited, public trials for detainees, and rights groups reported that 26‑year‑old Erfan Soltani was slated for execution today, though confirmation is hindered by the communications blackout.
- Human rights monitors cite mounting casualties, with HRANA verifying 2,403 protesters and 147 pro‑government individuals killed and other tallies near 2,600, as a nationwide internet shutdown limits independent verification.
- President Donald Trump warned of very strong measures if executions proceed, urged Iranians to keep protesting, canceled talks with Tehran, advised U.S. citizens to leave Iran, and announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran.
- Reuters reported that some personnel were advised to leave the U.S. Al Udeid air base in Qatar as a posture change, and Brazil issued a formal note lamenting deaths while emphasizing that Iranians should decide their country’s future.