Iran Protests: Death Toll Crosses ‘500’; Trump To Ask Musk To Restore Internet – 10 Points | World News

Protests against the Islamic regime in Iran have intensified further, with US President Donald Trump publicly saying that America is ready to help the protesters. Meanwhile, Iran has warned that it will retaliate if the United States chooses to attack. Although there are reports of many deaths, activists claim that there are many more deaths.

1. According to BBC, at least 180 body bags were seen in a morgue near Tehran. According to the US-based Human Rights Activist News Agency, 495 protesters and 48 security personnel lost their lives across Iran.

2. US President Donald Trump said he will meet with Starlink owner Elon Musk about restoring the internet in Iran, where authorities disrupted services for four days. Trump also said the United States was considering “very strong options” in response to developments in Iran.

3. More than 10,600 people were arrested during the two weeks of riots. Iran has not provided an official death toll or arrest figure, and the allegations have not been independently verified by news agencies.

4. US President Trump is already discussing the Iran situation with his military advisors. US options included military strikes, the use of covert cyber weapons, expanding sanctions, and providing online assistance to government opponents. Trump said he was in contact with Iranian opposition leaders.

5. Trump said in a post on social media on Saturday: “Iran is looking at FREEDOM perhaps like never before. USA is ready to help!!!” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have already discussed the possibility of US intervention in Iran.

6. Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqir Qalibaf warned Washington against any misfortune. “Let’s be clear: in the event of an attack on Iran, the occupied territories (Israel), as well as all US bases and ships, will be our legitimate targets,” said Qalibaf, a former commander of Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard. He warned that any miscalculation by the United States would be costly.

7. Amid ongoing protests, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahalavi praised protesters for what he called “million-strong demonstrations” that shook the foundations of the Iranian regime. In his video message to opportunity to choose to be complicit with their murderers and buy the eternal shame and curse of the nation for themselves.”

8. Demonstrations spread to many cities; authorities responded with arrests, crackdowns, and use of force. Human rights groups have repeatedly expressed concern about the extent of casualties and the treatment of protesters. While Iranian officials blame “rebels” and foreign intervention for the unrest, they argue that legitimate economic grievances will be addressed.

9. Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammed Fathali has warned against the spread of fake news regarding the alleged arrest of six Indian and ten Afghan nationals in Iran. In his post on

10. Iran’s current protests began on December 28 in response to rising prices, before opposing the religious rulers who have ruled the country since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.