In Iran, at least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest. Protests triggered by soaring prices and economic hardship have spread across Iran, posing the most serious internal challenge to the authorities in three years.
The demonstrations, which began on the 28th of last month, were initially triggered by a severe economic collapse but have rapidly evolved into calls for regime change.
After the protest, U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington would come to the aid of Iranian protesters if security forces open fire, prompting sharp reactions from Tehran.
Senior Iranian leaders have cautioned that any foreign interference would destabilise West Asia, while the Foreign Ministry said Iranians would resolve their issues internally.
