Summary
Students at several Iranian universities have started anti-government protests, marking the first major rallies since a deadly crackdown on earlier protests. These demonstrations come amid tensions between the United States and Iran over its nuclear program, with discussions taking place and possible military actions being considered by President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- Students at Sharif University in Tehran and other locations are holding anti-government protests.
- This is the first large-scale student protest since the government's violent response to protests last month.
- The protests honor thousands of people reportedly killed in earlier nationwide protests.
- The U.S. is increasing its military presence near Iran, with President Trump considering a limited military strike.
- The U.S. and its European allies are concerned Iran may develop nuclear weapons, but Iran denies this.
- U.S. and Iranian officials recently met in Switzerland to discuss Iran's nuclear program.
- President Trump said the outcome of these talks will be clear in about 10 days.
- The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports at least 6,159 people have been killed since unrest began, while Iranian authorities claim most victims were security forces or bystanders.
