Overview
- The U.S. Embassy urged American citizens to leave Iran immediately and to plan departures without relying on U.S. government assistance.
- Amnesty International warned an initial execution could occur today, with Kurdish rights group Hengaw citing 26-year-old activist Erfan Soltani as at risk.
- HRANA put the death toll at at least 2,571, and AFP verified video showing dozens of body bags outside the Kahrisak morgue south of Tehran.
- The White House said airstrikes remain among the options under consideration, while Israeli and Arab officials have advised Washington to hold off on a direct strike for now.
- Iran continues to restrict internet and phone service as SpaceX provides free Starlink connectivity, and authorities are reported to be searching for and seizing terminals.