Death toll from Iran protests spikes to 2,000

The death toll from nationwide protests in Iran surpassed 2,000 people on Tuesday, activists said, and Iranians made phone calls abroad for the first time in days after authorities severed communications during a crackdown on demonstrators.

Farmers stage tractor protest at French Parliament

French farmers drove about 350 tractors through Paris on Tuesday, converging on Parliament to protest low incomes and the European Union’s planned trade deal with South American Mercosur nations.

German leader says Iran govt in final days

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who on a two-day visit to India said he believes the Iranian government is in its “final days and weeks,” as he renewed a call for Iranian authorities to end violence against demonstrators immediately.

Trump says ‘help is on its way’

President Trump said Tuesday he’s cancelled talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian citizens “help is on its way.”