Tehran: The wave of violent protests in Iran has subsided, leading authorities to restore international call services across the country, according to foreign news agencies.
Reports said that while the situation has eased following days of unrest, internet services in Iran remain suspended. An American human rights organization has claimed that at least 1,850 protesters have been killed during the demonstrations so far, although Iranian authorities have not confirmed the figure.
Earlier, a spokesperson for the United Nations Human Rights Office had stated that the death toll from violent incidents in Iran runs into the thousands, stressing that it is the government’s responsibility to bring the situation under control as soon as possible. The spokesperson noted that Iran has been facing its largest protests since 2022.
Iranian intelligence officials said security forces recovered US-made explosives and weapons from several locations during search operations. Authorities claimed the seized material was intended to fuel further unrest in the country.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran has evidence that terrorist agents operating from abroad were receiving instructions to destabilise the country. He added that Iran does not believe the United States is prepared for fair and meaningful negotiations.
Araqchi warned that if the United States attempts any military action, Iran is fully prepared to respond. He said the Iranian government had formally acknowledged what it described as legitimate protests over rising inflation and had initiated talks aimed at providing relief to demonstrators.
According to the foreign minister, the protests turned violent as part of what he described as a conspiracy to create an opportunity for external interference, particularly to justify possible foreign military action against Iran. He claimed that the situation escalated deliberately to provoke international involvement.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump, in a statement posted on the social media platform Truth Social, urged the Iranian people to continue their protests and take control of their institutions. He said assistance for the people of Iran was on the way.
Despite the restoration of international call services, the continued suspension of internet access has raised concerns among rights groups and observers, who say the situation remains tense despite the apparent end of large-scale violence.
