Government supporters rally to counter protests in Iran; Trump says Tehran seeking talks with US
Notably, at least 544 persons have so far been killed amid ardent protests in the country over the nation's ailing economy. The police have appealed to people in Iran to prevent their children from joining the protests.
Tehran: Iran mobilised tens of thousands of pro-government supporters in a display of strength on Monday, following nationwide protests over soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods. State-run television broadcasted footage of crowds filling the streets of Tehran, converging on Enghelab Square. These government-backed demonstrations have been named by the authorities as the โIranian uprising against American-Zionist terrorism.โ Notably,…