Daily brief
Iranian police have issued a three-day ultimatum for protesters involved in what they call 'riots' to surrender, promising milder punishment for those who comply. A lawmaker reported that over 3,700 police officers have been injured in the unrest. Separately, a UN report suggested soaring executions are being used as a 'tool of state intimidation,' while the judiciary warned of the 'severest punishment' for some offenses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that if Iran attacks Israel, 'we will act with strength that Iran hasn’t yet known,' as Israel increased its military readiness.
Hackers took over Iranian state television broadcasts to show footage of the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.
Iran tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, as analysts warned the ongoing crisis carries potential nuclear risks.
A report accused Iran of killing 16,500 people in a sweeping 'genocide' crackdown, while Iran's Intelligence Ministry announced the arrest of two individuals it labeled terrorists for roles in foreign-backed riots.