Iran protests escalated as demonstrators clashed with security forces in Tehran and Mashhad, with tear gas deployed amid nationwide strikes, reports say.

Iran’s largest protests in three years erupted Monday after the country’s currency plummeted to a record low against the U.S. dollar, and the head of

Trump said he would support new Israeli strikes if Iran rebuilds long-range missiles or advances its nuclear weapons program.

As Netanyahu meets Trump, intelligence suggests Iran accelerating chemical weapons work while facing unprecedented domestic unrest and economic crisis.

The head of Iran 's Central Bank has resigned as protests erupted in Tehran and several other cities after the country's currency plummeted to a new record low against the US dollar.

President Trump expressed support on Monday for Israel’s potential attack against Iran if Tehran continues the purported expansion of its ballistic missile program. “Yes, the nuclear fast,

By bnm Tehran bureau Riot police deployed tear gas near Tehran's Aladdin mobile phone complex on December 29 as protests by traders and shopkeepers stretched into a second day, spreading across central districts whilst the rial continued its precipitous slide and the government confirmed Central Bank Governor Mohammadreza Farzin's departure.

President Donald Trump warned Monday that the U.S. could hit Iran again if Tehran rebuilds its nuclear program, delivering the threat as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida for talks.