Iran says situation ‘under total control’ amid pro-govt demonstrations

Tens of thousands of pro-government supporters rallied across Iran on Monday, with major gatherings in Tehran and several other cities, as officials said the country’s unrest was “under total control.” The demonstrations followed weeks of nationwide protests sparked by a collapsing currency and subsidy reforms that turned violent. Iranian leaders accused the United States and Israel of fueling the unrest, saying foreign interference had transformed economic protests into deadly clashes, while vowing to pursue those responsible. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the U.S. was considering strong options but preferred diplomacy, and the EU signaled possible new sanctions over Iran’s crackdown. Casualty figures remain disputed, with Iranian authorities reporting at least 111 security personnel killed, while rights groups estimate hundreds of protesters have died.

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