Iran has largely shut down internet access across the country as anti-government protests intensify, marked by widespread fires and clashes in several cities. Authorities are cracking down on unrest that began with economic grievances and has now spread into direct opposition to the government.

• Dozens of protestors have reportedly died, and several police officers were killed overnight.
• The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed not to back down, accusing demonstrators of acting on behalf of opposition groups and the United States.
• The rial currency lost half its value against the dollar, and inflation topped 40% in December, fueling initial economic protests.