Iran Protests LIVE: JD Vance, aides urge Trump to try diplomacy before Iran strikes — Report

The UN human rights chief on Friday urged that all deaths linked to the protests in Iran be investigated “independently and transparently,” while also voicing concern over the shutdown of internet services in the country, according to AFP.

In a statement, Volker Turk said he was “deeply disturbed by reports of violence” during the nationwide demonstrations, adding: “Those responsible for any violations must be held to account in line with international norms and standards.”

A rights group mentioned on Sunday that at least 192 protesters have died in Iran’s biggest uprising against the Islamic Republic in over three years, with growing concerns that authorities may be carrying out a “massacre” to suppress the demonstrations.

Earlier, Trump had posted on Truth Social, that “US stands ready to help”

The Iran president also claimed that ‘terrorists’ linked to foreign powers are killing innocent people, burn mosques, attack public properties

Iran president Pezeshkian, during his address, claimed that US, Israel are ordering ‘rioters’ to create instability in iran

"Since the start of the protests, Iran Human Rights has confirmed the killing of at least 192 protesters," the Norway-based NGO said, warning that the toll could be much higher as a days-long internet blackout hampered verification.

At least 192 people have been killed in two weeks of protests against the government and economic strain in Iran, a rights group said on Sunday, in a sharp rise from the previous death toll of 116.

Iran president is set to address economic situation, 'people's demands' in interview, reported the state TV

One person described the intense atmosphere in Iran, stating that every spot in the nation ‘smells like tear gas and gunfire’. "A lot of people have been injured,” the person told CNN

The deaths and injuries from the massive protests in Iran lead to scenes of chaos at health facilities, with one woman telling CNN she saw bodies “piled up” at one hospital. A doctor also said patients are terrified to admit and be identified.

US-based Iranian human rights group Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said at least 116 have died in the protests so far, including 38 security personnel. The agency also said that more than 2,300 people have been arrested across Iran

An anti-regime protester climbed onto the balcony of Iran’s embassy in London and replaced the official Iranian flag with the country’s pre-1979 “Lion and Sun” emblem, drawing loud cheers from the crowd gathered outside. (Livemint could not independently verify the authenticity of the video)

Iran’s national security chief Ali Larijani said protests against economic issues in the country are “legitimate demands from the people,” but claimed a “destructive and organized wave” has co-opted the movement and turned them into riots, reported CNN

Speaking to CNN, a 35-year-old anti-government protester said “it's worse than you can imagine and it’s only going to get more violent." “We’re tired. The people are tired of fighting, people haven’t been sleeping or resting. We can’t handle it anymore.”

According to monitor Netblocks, the internet blackout is past the 60-hour mark. Iran tightened controls on internet and phone services overnight as part of a stepped-up effort to suppress protests, after thousands of people were reported to have poured into streets nationwide, including in the capital, Tehran.

Iranians returned to the streets overnight in fresh protests against the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei-led government, defying an internet shutdown, as rights groups warned on Sunday that authorities were carrying out a “massacre” to crush the demonstrations.

Reports on Sunday indicated that the US was drawing up plans for potential military action after President Donald Trump's threats of an intervention, with a former US army colonel and military analyst claiming that there are signs of a massive military build-up in the Middle-East.

Iran tightened controls on internet and phone services overnight as part of a stepped-up effort to suppress protests, after thousands of people were reported to have poured into streets nationwide, including in the capital, Tehran.

Iran would strike US military and shipping targets in the event of a new attack by the United States during an ongoing wave of protests, the parliament speaker said on Sunday.

"In the event of a military attack by the United States, both the occupied territory and centres of the US military and shipping will be our legitimate targets," Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf told parliament in comments broadcast by state TV,

"Last night (Saturday evening), significant arrests were made of the main elements in the riots, who, God willing, will be punished after going through legal procedures," Ahmad-Reza Radan, national police chief, told state TV.