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Anti-government protests in Iran have escalated, with authorities shutting down internet and communication lines, leading to at least 45 deaths among protesters. The unrest, driven by economic hardship and political repression, marks the largest challenge to the regime in years, with international condemnation and fears of a violent crackdown.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has criticized the US proposal for a new nuclear deal, emphasizing Iran's right to uranium enrichment and rejecting restrictions, amid ongoing negotiations and US warnings of potential military action.
Iran is increasingly concerned about the situation in Syria, where the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has launched a significant offensive in Aleppo, challenging President Bashar al-Assad's regime. Iran, a key ally of Assad, has sent militias to support the Syrian army, highlighting the strategic importance of Syria to Iran's regional influence. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei criticized extremist Sunni groups for diverting attention from the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the need to maintain Assad's power to preserve Iran's influence in the Middle East.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has threatened the US and Israel with a "tooth-breaking response" following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Iran claims it has the capability to build nuclear weapons and may alter its nuclear policy if faced with an existential threat. The tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, risking a broader regional conflict, as both nations engage in retaliatory military actions. Meanwhile, Iran faces domestic challenges, including economic struggles and protests, exacerbated by international sanctions.