The EU is set to sanction Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over its deadly crackdown on protests, aligning with U.S. measures. Economic pressure mounts as Tehran faces rioting, mass casualties, and threats of U.S. military action
Activists report that the death toll from Iran’s nationwide protests has surpassed 2,000, marking one of the deadliest episodes of unrest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The Human Rights Activists News Agency said most victims were protesters, with children among the dead.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned that “rioters must be put in their place” amid nationwide protests over economic hardship. At least 15 people have been killed as demonstrations spread across multiple provinces, raising fears of a harsh security crackdown
