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Donald Trump is weighing military action in Iran over the state’s crackdown on protesters. Reports suggest that more than 600 people have been killed since the protests began in late December, with the US president saying the US military is now “looking at some very strong options”.

Iran warns of immediate revenge against the US if Trump intervenes as deadly protests kill over 500, including a student shot in the head, escalating global tensions.

Major Western media publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, CNN, BBC and The Guardian, among others, have maintained a sharp focus on the Iranian government’s violent crackdown on protestors.

Anti-government protests in Iran escalate as buildings burn in Tehran. HRANA reports over 500 deaths and 10,600 arrests amid a severe internet blackout.

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani was reportedly given just 10 minutes to say goodbye to his family before a planned execution amid Iran's crackdown.

Experts have warned of global economic and political ramifications if the policy is implemented

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The Department of Foreign Affairs said the decision was taken after hundreds of protesters were killed and injured.

US president announces measure in response to situation in Iran, which is facing anti-government protests