Protests have erupted worldwide following reports of over 3,000 protesters allegedly killed during Iran’s severe crackdown on demonstrators.
Iran’s 90 million citizens woke up to find internet access blocked and phone lines disconnected after a series of protests incited a harsh response from authorities.
Eyewitnesses observed overwhelmed hospitals with bodies as protesters flooded the streets of Tehran and Mashhad, with new demonstrations captured in videos on Monday.
The main opposition MEK in Iran claimed that over 3,000 Iranians have died in the 16-day protests, denouncing the government’s actions as a “major crime against humanity.”
Downing Street downplayed the possibility of labeling Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, citing comments from former MI6 head Sir Richard Moore cautioning against the move.
Some parts of Tehran incurred significant damage during the protests and the government’s forceful reaction.
In Iran, a pro-regime gathering displayed images of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and voiced anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments.
Meanwhile, anti-regime demonstrators in various locations called for the return of Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s late ruler Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, amidst conflicting reports on the number of protesters killed, ranging from around 600 to as high as 3,000.
As Iranian authorities sought to regain control through mass rallies, a dummy of Donald Trump appeared on the streets.
In London, an anti-regime protester set fire to an image of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while another held up a photo of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the former Shah of Iran.
Police issued a text message urging families to safeguard their youth and teenagers, amidst billboards in Tehran depicting coffins draped with American and Israeli flags.
Anti-regime protest signs from Los Angeles were still visible on Monday, reflecting the ongoing global response to the situation in Iran.