Overview
- Khamenei posted on X that Iranian 'rioters' were placing their hopes in Trump and said the U.S. leader should 'manage his own country.'
- Trump publicly supported the demonstrations, writing that 'The USA stands ready to help!!!' and warning Tehran against deadly force.
- U.S. media reported, citing anonymous officials, that Trump was presented with military options for striking Iran, with no final decision reported.
- Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned that any U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against American bases, shipping centers, and what he called 'occupied territory.'
- Protest footage shared online, reportedly via Starlink links, showed scattered gatherings in Tehran as HRANA described security drones overhead and heavy police monitoring.