Iran’s regime is facing its gravest existential threat: here’s why - and what happens next - ANALYSIS: After a disastrous 12-day war with Israel last year and diminished support from its allies, Iran’s leaders have resorted to brutal violence to crush a mass uprising which is only going to get more bloody,

Iran’s parliament speaker warns the U.S. military and Israel could be “legitimate targets” if the U.S. strikes Iran over ongoing protests.

US secretary of state Marco Rubio and Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly discussed a possible American intervention in Iran against the backdrop of escalating anti-government protests in the country.

The Trump administration is reportedly preparing preliminary plans for an attack on Iran, including the option of large-scale airstrikes.

Protests in Iran have continued despite threats from the government to crack down. Online videos show demonstrators protesting Friday night, even after authorities shut down the internet and cut phone lines.

Iran’s regime is accused of importing foreign militias to crush protests, as experts warn the move marks a dangerous escalation to suppress domestic unrest.

Anti-government protests in Iran have appeared to accelerate, sparked by economic woes and disillusionment with Tehran's clerical leaders.

Iranian authorities shut down internet and phone services as protests continued into a second week, limiting the flow of information out of the country.