Iran has declared that weeks of nationwide anti‑government protests have now largely subsided, following a violent crackdown that has left at least 544 people dead. The claim comes as authorities intensify efforts to project control and rally public support for the ruling theocracy.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that the situation had “come under control,” while delivering fiery remarks accusing the United States and Israel of fueling the unrest without providing evidence. According to reporting by Al Jazeera, Araghchi told foreign diplomats in Tehran that the protests were pushed toward violence “to give an excuse to the American president to intervene.”
Despite a near‑total internet shutdown, the Qatar‑funded broadcaster has been permitted to report live from inside Iran, offering rare glimpses of the situation on the ground.
Government Mobilises Supporters
In a show of force, Iranian authorities called on pro‑government demonstrators to take to the streets on Monday in support of the Islamic Republic. The move followed days of protests directly challenging the authority of 86‑year‑old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
State television broadcast footage of crowds chanting familiar slogans, including “Death to America!” and “Death to Israel!”, signalling the government’s attempt to reassert ideological unity amid the unrest.
Trump Says Iran Wants Talks
Earlier on Monday, US President Donald Trump said Iran had expressed interest in negotiating with Washington after he threatened to strike the country over its bloody crackdown on protesters. His comments added a new layer of tension to an already volatile situation, as both sides exchange accusations and warnings.
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