Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has raised the country's security alert to its highest level ever, surpassing previous crises. Underground missile sites have been activated in response to perceived external threats, and Khamenei is reportedly relying heavily on the Revolutionary Guard due to concerns about defections in other branches. Recent protests have led to thousands of arrests, including minors and university students, and reports indicate hundreds of deaths from live fire during demonstrations. Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has called for a nationwide strike and urged citizens to seize city centers, while international leaders have issued warnings to the Iranian regime. Meanwhile, Iranian warships have participated in joint exercises with Russian and Chinese forces off South Africa's coast.