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Overview
- An Iranian official told Reuters that Tehran warned regional governments U.S. bases on their soil would be targeted if Washington attacks Iran, while direct contacts between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff were suspended.
- Qatar’s International Media Office said some U.S. personnel at Al Udeid Air Base were ordered to leave as a precaution, with diplomats describing a posture change rather than a mass troop withdrawal.
- Iran Human Rights reported at least 3,428 people killed between January 8 and 12, while HRANA has verified 2,403 protesters and 147 pro-government deaths, figures that remain hard to confirm during the blackout.
- Iran’s judiciary chief called for rapid trials of detainees, and the rights group Hengaw reported that 26-year-old Erfan Soltani was scheduled for execution on Wednesday, which could not be independently verified.
- President Donald Trump warned of “very strong measures” if executions occur, urged Iranians to keep protesting, and U.S. authorities advised American citizens to leave Iran.