Iran is engulfed in a deadly crisis as the death toll from nationwide anti-government protests surpasses 538. Under a total internet blackout, security forces are accused of brutal crackdowns in Tehran and beyond. With President Trump backing the protestors and Tehran blaming foreign conspiracies, the Islamic Republic faces its most significant challenge in decades. Read the full report on the escalating violence.

Iran faces its most severe crisis in decades as economic protests escalate into a nationwide uprising across 180 cities. With over 65 dead and a total internet blackout enforced by the government, the country teeters on the edge of civil unrest. Supreme Leader Khamenei blames US intervention as flights are canceled and the rial collapses. Discover the latest on the Iran anti-government protests.