Tehran also increasingly cut back its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog, as tensions increased over its nuclear program in recent years. The IAEA’s director-general has warned Iran could build as many as 10 nuclear bombs, should it decide to weaponize its program.

Activists say the death toll in violence surrounding protests in Iran has risen to at least 35. The figure came from the U.S.

Iranians from all walks of life are no strangers to protests or strikes over political, economic and other grievances.

At least 19 protesters in Iran have been killed over the last eight days of unrest, including 3 teens. They protest inflation and weak currency.

Intelligence sources claim Tehran’s supreme leader will flee with up to 20 aides and family if protests escalate

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.