President Trump has intensified pressure on Iran by cancelling meetings with Iranian officials and publicly supporting protesters, promising that 'help is on its way.' In a marked shift from previous diplomatic efforts, Trump has called for regime change and warned that military action could precede any negotiations if violence escalates. The death toll from the protests is reported to be at least 600, with some sources suggesting thousands, as verified footage shows mass casualties in Tehran. The Iranian government has responded with threats of retaliation and declared three days of mourning, while also facing new tariffs imposed by the United States on countries trading with Iran.

International communication channels in Iran have partially reopened after days of blackout, but rights groups accuse the government of using live fire against demonstrators and obscuring the true scale of the crackdown. Analysts caution that, despite the severity of the unrest, the regime's extensive security apparatus may prevent its immediate collapse. The situation remains volatile, with Trump holding urgent meetings with top officials to consider intervention options and the Iranian leadership warning of a forceful response to any foreign military action.