Iran Protests Turn Deadly: 203 Killed, Tehran Blames US & Israel Amid Nationwide Unrest

In this special report, India Today's Shivani Sharma details the escalating nationwide protests across Iran, which have resulted in at least 203 deaths. As demonstrations spread to over 90 cities, fueled by anger over inflation, Tehran has threatened retaliation against Israel and the United States. According to Sharma's report, Iranian President Massoud Pazishkian has 'accused the United States and Israel of fomenting these riots'. Pazishkian is calling on Iranians to separate themselves from what he terms 'rioters and terrorists'. The protesters' demands are reportedly escalating from economic grievances to calls for an end to the nation's clerical rule, marking a significant political shift in the country.