United Nations says hundreds dead in Iran protests, official claims 2,000.

Iran's Foreign Minister announced that the government ordered an internet shutdown for the past four days due to "terrorist activities" during protests.

Protests sparked by economic woes in late December 2025 in Tehran have expanded nationwide, destabilizing Iran amidst an ongoing crisis.

US officials issued a security warning, calling on citizens in Iran to "leave immediately" amidst escalating violent protests.

US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any nation trading with Iran as tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate.

China opposes foreign intervention in Iran's internal affairs, after the US president threatened military operations there.

President Trump announced that Iranian leaders have made contact for negotiations, but affirmed Washington remains open to military options against the country.

Media reports indicate Iran "lost internet connection and international phone communication" as protests continue to spread.

Iran's president orders security forces not to use repressive measures against peaceful demonstrators as protests continue.

President Trump warns Tehran will face a "heavy blow" from Washington if more protesters die in the country.

Protests have spread to over 20 cities in Iran, leaving at least 10 dead, including a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

President Trump declared the US would intervene if the Iranian government "kills peaceful protesters", following reports of the first fatalities.

Clashes between protesters and Iranian security forces in several cities have left at least six people dead, marking the first fatalities in days of ongoing unrest.

A video shared widely on social media captures the moment an Iranian protester sat defiantly in the middle of a street, refusing to move despite facing more than 20 police motorcycles.