Overview
- Rights groups and an Iranian health official report hundreds to possibly thousands killed as security forces move to crush nationwide demonstrations.
- The Revolutionary Guard and other security organs retain control with no significant defections reported, underscoring the state’s reliance on force.
- A sweeping internet shutdown obscures the scale of protests and detentions, limiting independent verification of casualties.
- Unrest followed a sharp collapse of the rial and surging prices; initial gestures like replacing the central bank chief quickly gave way to mass arrests and violence.
- President Donald Trump threatens military and cyber options and advances new sanctions while signaling interest in talks, as Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accuses the United States and Israel of orchestrating the protests.