US President Donald Trump has warned of "very strong action" if Iran proceeds with threats to hang protesters, while Tehran has dismissed the warnings as a "pretext for military intervention." This comes amid widespread crackdowns against protests that a rights group claims have killed thousands, posing a significant challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.

• Iran Human Rights (IHR) estimates 734 people have been killed, including nine minors, with the true death toll likely in the thousands.
• Trump stated to CBS News, "We will take very strong action if they do such a thing," referring to the potential hangings.
• Tehran prosecutors have indicated they will press capital charges of "moharebeh," or "waging war against God," against some arrested protesters.
• EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed further sanctions, stating, "The rising number of casualties in Iran is horrifying."