Iran's armed forces have been placed at the highest level of readiness, with hundreds of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and regular army units on full alert in response to perceived threats from the United States and Israel, state media reported.

President Donald Trump warned that if Tehran ‘violently kills peaceful protesters,’ America ‘will come to their rescue’

Trump threatens U.S. intervention if Iran violently suppresses ongoing protests, escalating tensions after last year's 12-day war between Israel and Iran.

Iran's economic protests have attracted international attention, including from the leaders of the country's foes, Israel and the US, prompting the army to respond.

Amid a surge of violent protests in Iran, Australia on Wednesday urged its citizens to leave the country immediately, warning

Iran’s military warned it will crush any hostile act after its president said the country is effectively at war with the U.S.

Iran condemned the US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro as "state terrorism" and a violation of the UN Charter at an emergency Security Council session on Monday.

Protesters angry over Iran's ailing economy conducted a sit-in Tuesday at Tehran's Grand Bazaar, witnesses said, with security forces ultimately firing tear gas and dispersing demonstrators as the rest of the market shut down.