Bloodshed in Iran: Over 500 dead in protests as Trump weighs “Very strong options” for intervention - ProtoThema English

Iran is facing its deadliest wave of unrest in years, with the death toll from anti-government protests now exceeding 500, according to the Human Rights Activists News Agency. U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering a wide range of “very strong options” in response to the escalating crisis. Internet shutdowns have been imposed after new, large-scale demonstrations spread across major cities. Footage and social media posts show bodies brought to Tehran’s Kahrizak Forensic Medical Center and regime forces reportedly firing live ammunition and shotgun pellets at close range. Human rights group figures cited at least 544 killed, with an additional 579 reported deaths under investigation; more than 10,681 arrests were reported. Israel and Germany signed a security agreement citing threats from Iran and allied groups. Reza Pahlavi urged security forces to stand with protesters. The situation is ongoing and raising fears of deeper national instability and regional consequences.