Trump warns Tehran of possible military action
The United States has made it clear that military intervention remains a possibility if Iran continues using deadly force against protesters. Speaking at an emergency UN Security Council session, US Ambassador Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is prepared to act decisively, stressing that “all options are on the table” to halt what Washington describes as the mass killing of civilians. While the threat of retaliation looms, Trump also suggested the violence may be slowing.
Iran accuses US of interference
Iran’s deputy UN ambassador, Hossein Darzi, sharply rejected the US claims, accusing Washington of steering unrest under the guise of human rights. He argued that the US is attempting to present itself as a friend of the Iranian people while laying the groundwork for political destabilization and potential military intervention. Tehran maintained that foreign interference is unwelcome and exacerbates tensions.
Protests fade amid mounting death toll
On the ground, nationwide demonstrations appear to be subsiding under heavy security and a continuing communications blackout. Residents in Tehran reported quieter streets, fewer fires, and a drop in gunfire. Human rights groups estimate at least 2,677 people have been killed, making this the deadliest wave of protests since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, though insiders suggest the toll could reach 15,000.
In response, Washington imposed new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of directing the crackdown, including the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme Council for National Security. The G7 nations and the European Union are also considering additional measures, with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stating the bloc seeks to increase pressure to drive political change in Tehran.
