Overview
- President Donald Trump said he was told the killings had ended and declined to rule out U.S. military action, saying Washington would keep watching the situation.
- Iran’s foreign minister asserted total control and a return to calm, saying no hangings would occur on Wednesday or Thursday, while NGO Hengaw reported the planned execution of Erfan Soltani was postponed but his life remains at risk.
- Iran Human Rights reported at least 3,428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 arrests since December 28 as nationwide internet restrictions entered a seventh day.
- The UN Security Council is set to receive a briefing on Iran on Thursday at U.S. request, and Trump announced immediate 25% tariffs on Iran’s commercial partners.
- Regional and diplomatic steps escalated tensions as Qatar reported a partial drawdown at the Al-Udeid base, the UK temporarily closed its Tehran embassy, Spain urged nationals to leave, and an IRGC commander warned of a decisive response to any attack.