Overview
- President Donald Trump announced a 25% U.S. tariff on all trade with countries that do business with Iran, a move criticized by China as unlawful and reported by Reuters to lack a published legal basis so far.
- Trump warned of a "very serious" response if Iran executes detained protesters, canceled planned contacts with Tehran, and told demonstrators that help is on the way.
- The Washington Post reported that the White House asked two European governments to help identify potential targets inside Iran, with options under review ranging from limited strikes and actions against IRGC assets to cyber operations.
- Human Rights Watch said security forces have carried out large-scale killings since January 8–9 (18–19 Dey) as a near-total internet shutdown persists, with verified tallies in the hundreds and unverified estimates reaching into the thousands.
- UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned officials for branding protesters as terrorists and pressed for restored communications and a fact-finding mission, while European governments summoned Iranian envoys over the crackdown.