Iranians report increased security measures in first calls to outside

Iranians regained the ability to make international mobile calls for the first time since a communication blackout during protests that reportedly resulted in over 646 deaths. Despite some shops reopening under pressure from security forces, heavy police presence and restrictions on SMS and internet access persisted. U.S. President Trump announced tariffs on countries doing business with Iran in response to the crackdown, while Iranian officials warned of potential military retaliation against U.S. forces. Over 10,700 people have been detained amid the ongoing unrest, complicating efforts to assess the situation accurately.

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