Overview
- In a Reuters interview, President Donald Trump called Reza Pahlavi “very nice” but said he was unsure Iranians would accept his leadership, adding he would be fine with him if they did.
- Trump said he had been told that killings had stopped and there were no plans for executions, after earlier warning of strong action if hangings took place.
- Rights groups and media reports describe a lethal crackdown on nationwide protests with thousands reported killed, though verification is constrained by internet and phone blackouts.
- The White House has canceled meetings with Iranian officials and publicly urged protesters to continue, while keeping threats of intervention in play.
- The National Council of Resistance of Iran, led by Maryam Rajavi, says change must come from an organized resistance inside the country and rejects restoring a monarchy.