Iran further extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran’s bloody crackdown on nationwide protests

Iran closes airspace to most flights amid rising U.S. tensions. Trump says Iranian protest killings have stopped, but military officials reportedly warned an attack was imminent.

President Donald Trump claimed Iran has stopped killing protesters and vowed strong action if executions resume.

Iranian officials signaled Wednesday that fast trials and executions lay ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests, while the Islamic Republic promised retaliation if the U.S. or Israel intervenes in the domestic unrest.

What's going on in Iran? Mass protests, internet blackout, and US military threats. Trump announced a tariff for countries that do business with Iran.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The head of Iran’s judiciary signaled Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for those detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S.

President Donald Trump signaled he may hold off on attacking Iran for now after saying he was reassured by sources “on the other side” that the government in Tehran would stop killing people involved in widespread protests.

The death ‌toll ​from protests in Iran ‌has reached 2,571 people, the U.S.-based HRANA ​rights group said on Wednesday, as the Islamic Republic's ‍clerical rulers face the biggest ​wave of dissent in years.