U-Haul truck plows through Iranian diaspora march in Los Angeles Multiple people were injured and several narrowly escaped death after a U-Haul truck displaying anti-monarchist and anti-regime slogans drove through a pro-monarchist, anti-regime march on Veterans Avenue in Los Angeles. The demonstration was organized by members of the Iranian diaspora in California.

Iran escalates digital blackout with Starlink jamming Iran has intensified its digital blackout by reportedly deploying military-grade jammers to disrupt access to Starlink satellite internet. According to the Iranian opposition outlet *IranWire*, despite claims that tens of thousands of Starlink units are operating inside the country, satellite connections have also been affected. Reports indicate that around 30% of Starlink uplink and downlink traffic was initially disrupted, quickly increasing to more than 80%.

Reports of heavy gunfire during Tehran protests Video footage circulating online, claimed to be from Thursday night, appears to capture heavy gunfire during protests and a subsequent crackdown in the Tehranpars neighborhood of northeastern Tehran. According to reports, security forces opened fire with automatic rifles and machine guns on crowds of demonstrators near the Rashid Shopping Centre, with claims that hundreds were killed. These reports have not been independently verified.

South-Korean supplied emergency generators have been deployed in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, after a series of Russian drone attacks knocked power out across the city.

Newt Gingrich calls for end to Iran’s regime Former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich said it is time to support the Iranian people in overthrowing what he described as a dictatorship. Reacting to Iran’s parliament chanting “Death to America,” Gingrich argued that the regime must be brought to an end and that Iranians deserve help in freeing themselves.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump is said to be contemplating military action against Iran and has been presented with a range of targets, including elements of the security services responsible for the violent crackdowns against protesters, killing hundreds in cities across Iran. However, commanders in the region have warned officials that they need more time to prepare, in order to “consolidate U.S. military positions and prepare defenses” before carrying out any strikes that could trigger serious retaliation from Iran, sources familiar with the discussions have told The Telegraph.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump is expected to assist Iranians who are protesting nationwide against the Islamic Republic, several sources familiar with the details of discussions held in recent days told The Jerusalem Post. “Trump has essentially decided to help the protesters in Iran. What he has not yet decided is the how and the when. The spectrum ranges from a military option, namely strikes against regime targets, to cyber support against the regime, to providing Starlink systems to help protesters,” one source familiar with the discussions told the Post.

Reuters reports that Israel was placed on high alert during weekend security consultations amid the possibility of U.S. intervention, according to three Israeli sources. An Israeli military official said the protests are an internal Iranian matter but confirmed the Israeli military is closely monitoring developments and is prepared to respond with force if necessary.

Footage obtained by Iran International shows thousands of protesters marching in the streets of Tehran on Sunday, as anti-government demonstrations continue across Iran.

More than 1,000 protesters in Washington, D.C.

Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Mustafa said the Iranian people have moved beyond calls for reform and are now demanding more fundamental change. He added that while Syria does not wish to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, it stands with people who are seeking freedom.

More than 538 people have been killed in ongoing anti-government protests across Iran, including 490 protesters and 48 members of the security forces, with over 10,600 arrests reported, Iranian activists told The Associated Press.

Elon Musk offered a striking prediction about the future of medicine, saying that pursuing medical school may soon be pointless. He argued that within roughly three years, Tesla’s Optimus robot could outperform any human surgeon, and within four to five years, the gap would be overwhelming. Musk claimed robotic surgeons would deliver care at micron-level precision, never tire, instantly learn from every procedure performed across the fleet, and ultimately make the world’s best medical treatment freely available to everyone—eliminating shortages of skilled surgeons.

Ukraine’s General Staff reported strikes on three Lukoil drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea, a Buk-M3 air defense launcher in occupied Luhansk, and a Russian supply depot in Kherson. Separate footage shows Ukrainian special operations forces striking offshore drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea overnight. The targets reportedly included the Filanovsky, Korchagin, and Grayfer ice-resistant platforms, located more than 900 kilometers from the front lines.

Speaking at the opening of a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring developments in Iran, noting that protests in support of freedom have spread nationwide. He praised the courage of Iranian citizens, said Israel supports their struggle for freedom, and condemned what he described as acts of mass violence against civilians. Netanyahu added that he hopes Iran will soon be freed from tyranny and said Israel and Iran could once again become partners in building a future of peace and prosperity.

We have now passed the 60 hour mark of the nationwide internet blackout in Iran, per NetBlocks.

Clashes were reported on Vakil Abad Boulevard in Mashhad, Iran where protesters were seen behind barricades as security forces fired shots from a footbridge.

According to a court filing, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem signed a policy restricting congressional visits to ICE facilities the day after a fatal ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday. A U.S. source told Axios the call was a routine check-in, and the two discussed protests in Iran, Gaza, and Syria.

Oil companies seeking to take part in renewed Venezuelan crude exports to the U.S. after the ouster of President Nicolás Maduro are holding urgent talks to secure tankers and organize operations to safely transfer oil from ships and aging Venezuelan ports, according to four sources familiar with the matter. — Reuters