U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fire on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years.

At least seven people have been reportedly killed in Iran as protesters and security forces clashed in several cities during demonstrations in the Islamic Republic's rural provinces over the ailing economy and rising cost of living.

As the U.S. and Israel back Iranians' right to protest against their leaders, authorities in Tehran detain students and declare a sudden holiday.

Iran’s exiled opposition leader, Reza Pahlavi, his issued a New Year's message to his compatriots that “the current regime has reached the end of the road" in comments that come as protests in the country have escalated and turned fatal.

Iran security forces clashed with protesters in Tehran, Shiraz and Kermanshah as opposition groups report gunfire and demonstrators chant "Death to Khamenei" during unrest.

What began as a protest against the economic crisis in Iran has grown into an agitation, demanding a change in the regime and the ouster of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. These demonstrations,

Protests are escalating across Iran, fueled by a collapsing currency that has drastically reduced purchasing power. Demonstrations began in Tehran and spread to various cities. , World News, Times Now

U.S. officials voice support for Iranian demonstrators as protests intensify following currency crisis, with reports of tear gas and security crackdowns.

The protests erupted Sunday and gathered pace Monday after the Islamic Republic’s currency, the rial, hit a record low against the dollar. Many in Iran are already struggling with the cost of living, and rising prices have fueled concerns about potential hyperinflation.

Iran is reportedly developing chemical and biological warheads for its long‑range ballistic missiles, accelerating its deterrence program amid rising tensions with Israel and the U.S., according to media reports citing military officials. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. State Department for comment.