Overview
- Iran’s judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, said detainees from the nationwide unrest will face expedited proceedings, stressing the need to act quickly in remarks carried by state media.
- President Donald Trump warned in a CBS interview that the U.S. would take very strong action if executions occur and he halted meetings with Iranian officials, telling protesters that help is on the way.
- Internet access remains heavily restricted as authorities restore some outbound mobile calls while blocking incoming calls, and activists say newly activated Starlink terminals are working with free subscriptions, a claim the company has not confirmed.
- HRANA reported at least 2,571 people killed and tens of thousands detained, while sources cited by CBS fear the death toll could be 12,000 to more than 20,000, figures that remain difficult to verify under the blackout.
- Witnesses described riot police, Basij units and plainclothes agents deployed across key intersections, as Iranian officials insisted the situation is under full control and blamed foreign interference.