Indian airlines Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet rerouted or cancelled international flights after Iran closed its airspace amid rising US tensions. Several global carriers were also affected, while India advised its citizens to avoid travel to Iran
Nationwide protests over Iran’s collapsing economy have triggered a deadly state response, internet blackouts and fresh tensions with the United States
At least 544 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests, activists said, as Tehran warned the US and Israel of military retaliation if Washington intervenes, amid growing international concern over the escalating unrest
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei warned of a crackdown as anti-government protests spread nationwide, chanting slogans against the regime and praising the former shah. Communication blackouts complicate reporting, while Trump reiterated US support for peaceful demonstrators
