Iran protest death toll mounts as Trump announces tariffs on countries doing business with Tehran

President Donald Trump said countries that do business with Iran will face a 25% tariff amid the country’s deadly crackdown on anti-government protests. His move piles further pressure on Tehran after he floated US military intervention to “rescue” protesters.

Some users of some landline and mobile phones have been able to call abroad for the first time more than four days after the government shut down comms. But internet access remains cut off. Iran said it’s ready to talk with the US but “prepared for war.” But the White House said Iran’s private messagesdiffer from public ones. Iran’s foreign minister has communicatedwith US envoy Steve Witkoff in recent days, a source said.

Read more