Overview
- Protests continue nationwide despite a sweeping security crackdown and state-orchestrated rallies alongside three days of mourning.
- President Trump ordered 25% U.S. tariffs on any country trading with Iran, urged demonstrators to press on and said “aid is en route,” while keeping potential airstrikes on the table.
- Iran’s judiciary signaled rapid prosecutions, including “moharebeh” charges punishable by death, prompting a U.S. warning of “very strong” action if executions proceed.
- Internet access remains largely cut since January 8, though some international calls were restored, and rights groups report hundreds to thousands killed and about 10,000-plus arrests.
- European capitals summoned Iranian envoys as the European Commission prepared new sanctions, and the U.N. human-rights chief condemned the lethal repression.