A brutal crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran has resulted in 116 confirmed deaths and nearly 2,638 arrests over the past two weeks. Sparked by grievances against Supreme Leader Khamenei, the movement has morphed into widespread violence, prompting authorities to sever internet access for more than 60 hours nationwide.
Attorney General Mohammad Movahhedi Azad issued stark warnings: protesters risk being branded enemies of God, facing execution. Aiders and abettors share the same doom. Tehran points fingers at external agitators, particularly the U.S., amid rising diplomatic salvos.
U.S. leaders have cautioned Iran against further bloodshed, implying readiness for action. Not to be outdone, Iranian officials threatened reprisals against American bases, shipping lanes, and Israel should strikes occur. Israeli reports highlight a direct message to Trump: U.S. moves would invite attacks on Tel Aviv and regional U.S. sites.
Israel’s defense apparatus is on edge, monitoring for American entanglement in the unrest. The Parliament Speaker in Tehran amplified the rhetoric, vowing hits on U.S. military targets with inevitable fallout for Israel. The prolonged digital blackout amplifies fears of hidden horrors.
Rights organization HRANA’s tallies paint a grim picture of repression. Economically strained citizens have channeled rage into a full-throated challenge to clerical rule. As global powers posture, Iran’s internal fire risks igniting a wider inferno, demanding urgent diplomatic intervention.