The United Nations and independent Iranian media warn that security forces may have killed hundreds of demonstrators, although full casualty figures remain unclear due to the communications shutdown and tight state control over information. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned against the use of lethal force and said “all options remain on the table,” while stopping short of signaling imminent military action. Instead, Washington has announced new tariffs and trade measures targeting countries that continue to do business with Iran, as analysts caution that direct intervention could entrench the regime rather than weaken it.