Iran is on the brink of chaos as anti-government protests continue for the 13th day, with reports of dozens of deaths, widespread destruction, and hundreds arrested. The Iranian government has imposed a nationwide internet shutdown, further isolating citizens from the outside world.
In a move that has raised tensions, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu warned Israel against exploiting Iran’s internal strife for its own gain. Çavuşoğlu stated that Israeli attempts to capitalize on the situation would be futile, as Iran’s protests are being used by foreign adversaries to further their agendas.
The Iranian government has dismissed US statements as attempts to fuel chaos and violence. The Iranian parliament’s speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, cautioned that “those who are stirring up chaos and siege” will not be protected from the consequences.
The European Union has expressed concerns over the escalating situation, with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warning that EU leaders’ “war fever” has put Hungary at its greatest risk. In a bid to promote stability in the region, Szijjártó emphasized that Hungary would maintain positive ties with Iran.
US officials have revealed that President Donald Trump has been briefed on potential military options for Iran, amid growing tensions between the two countries. The Iranian government has confirmed that at least 65 people have been killed in the protests, including 15 security personnel.
Meanwhile, a young Iranian entrepreneur has defied the odds to build a $1.4 million video production company from scratch, without formal education or business experience, by learning video editing on YouTube.
As the situation in Iran continues to deteriorate, the international community is watching with bated breath. With the Iranian government’s internet shutdown showing no signs of lifting, citizens remain cut off from the outside world, and the world waits with anticipation for the next move.
