Demonstrations erupted over rising living costs but have since grown into nationwide calls for an end to Iran’s clerical leadership. Protesters returned to the streets again on Saturday night, even as security forces intensified their response.

Hospital workers report scenes of devastation, with medical facilities overwhelmed by the number of injured and dead. In just two days, some hospitals received more than a hundred bodies. The overall death toll is feared to be far higher, with hundreds believed to have been killed and thousands injured across the country. More than 10,000 people have reportedly been detained since the unrest began.

The situation has drawn sharp international attention. The United States has warned Iran over the killing of protesters, while Iran’s leadership has responded with strong threats, saying any foreign attack would trigger retaliation against regional military and shipping targets.

Iranian authorities have taken an uncompromising stance. Protesters have been labeled enemies of the state, with senior officials issuing severe warnings. The country’s supreme leadership has dismissed demonstrators as troublemakers acting on foreign influence.

Inside Iran, medical workers say many victims arrived with fatal gunshot wounds, some dying almost immediately after reaching emergency rooms. Witnesses describe security forces firing directly at crowds in several cities.

Footage circulating online shows intense clashes between protesters and security forces, burning vehicles, gunfire echoing through streets, and rows of bodies wrapped in shrouds. In some areas, residents can be heard banging pots and pans from their homes in defiance.

Authorities have imposed a sweeping internet shutdown, cutting off most access to the outside world and making it difficult to verify information. Despite this, videos and images continue to emerge, offering glimpses of the violence unfolding across the country.

Iran’s president has blamed foreign powers for the unrest, accusing them of stirring chaos and violence. However, videos circulating online appear to show security forces using live ammunition against demonstrators in multiple regions.

Exiled opposition figures have urged protesters to continue demonstrating but warned them to stay safe and move in groups. Many Iranians abroad have expressed fear for loved ones back home as communication remains limited.

This wave of unrest marks the most significant protests Iran has seen in years, reviving memories of previous crackdowns that left hundreds dead. With tensions rising at home and abroad, the crisis shows no sign of easing.

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“The conditions were not fulfilled for me to carry on as prime minister,” Lecornu said, accusing political parties of refusing to compromise and putting partisan interests above the country’s needs. His departure followed an hour-long meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace.

Lecornu’s short-lived government marked the fifth prime ministerial change in under two years. His cabinet, largely unchanged from that of his predecessor François Bayrou, faced threats of a no-confidence vote from opposition parties.

France has been struggling with deep political divisions since snap parliamentary elections in 2024 produced a fragmented National Assembly, leaving Macron without a clear majority. The deadlock has made it nearly impossible to pass key legislation.

As pressure mounts, President Macron faces three choices: appoint another prime minister, dissolve parliament and call new elections, or resign himself—the latter being the least likely. Many analysts believe fresh elections are inevitable, though they could deliver sweeping gains to Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally.

Lecornu, who previously served as armed forces minister, denounced the “partisan appetites” of political factions, saying he had been ready for compromise but found “all parties behaving as if they had absolute majorities.”

Following his resignation, French markets tumbled, with investors alarmed by the worsening political instability and France’s high public debt, now at 114% of GDP.

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The group, made up of 15 women and 128 men, underwent intensive instruction in self-defense, firearms handling, and human rights under the guidance of the Mexican Army. The training is part of a broader defense partnership between the two countries, designed to strengthen Haiti’s armed forces as the nation struggles with escalating gang violence and political instability.

Haitian officials say the skills acquired will not only boost the country’s security but also support national development and the rule of law.

The effort comes at a critical moment. Since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, armed gangs have tightened their grip on Haiti, controlling most of the capital, Port-au-Prince. With a weakened police force and limited international assistance, the government is increasingly turning to regional allies like Mexico for support in restoring order and stability.

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