According to activists and observers, the nationwide protests against the Iranian regime have largely died down. The Iranian-Kurdish human rights organization Hengaw reported on Friday that no major rallies have been recorded since the beginning of the week. However, the security situation in the country remains extremely restrictive, and human rights activists estimate the death toll since the unrest began at the end of December to be over 2,500. Communication with the outside world continues to be massively restricted due to internet blockades.
Meanwhile, the White House announced that around 800 planned executions of demonstrators had been canceled due to pressure from US President Donald Trump. Trump had previously warned the regime in Tehran of 'serious consequences' and did not rule out US military intervention. According to government sources, the President was informed about the halt of the executions by 'important sources on the other side.' Nevertheless, the US maintained its threat, with military options remaining 'on the table.'
Internationally, calls for decisive action against the violence in Iran are increasing. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, as well as EU representatives, sharply condemned the regime's actions and announced support for further sanctions. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, offered to mediate and telephoned the state leaders in Tehran and Jerusalem about it, urging them to secure stability in the region through diplomatic means.
