Overview
- Iran’s supreme leader labeled President Donald Trump a “criminal,” accused the U.S. and Israel of fueling unrest, and said several thousand people were killed, according to state media and his social posts.
- Rights group HRANA reports at least 3,090 dead and more than 22,000 arrests, with independent verification constrained by a weeks‑long communications shutdown.
- Street demonstrations have largely quieted in major cities as security forces detain alleged ringleaders, with residents and state outlets describing a heavy security presence.
- Connectivity saw a slight uptick after roughly 200 hours offline, NetBlocks said, with internet access at about 2% of normal levels and some SMS services restored for users inside Iran.
- Trump thanked Iranian leaders for calling off executions and later urged “new leadership in Iran,” while U.S. measures included fresh Treasury sanctions and a posture that keeps military options available alongside UN and G7 pressure.