Iran enters week two of nationwide anti-government protests, with demonstrators facing heightened security measures and threats of severe legal repercussions, including the death penalty. The unrest, described as the largest protests in years, has drawn international attention as President Trump and U.S. officials are reportedly briefed on military options. Iranian authorities have labeled protesters as ‘enemies of God’, with the Attorney General warning of harsh punishments under Iranian law. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has blamed acts of urban damage on sabotage, alleging links to U.S. interference and oil interests and accused Washington of encirclement strategies in Latin America. WATCH 

In the latest international security development, the U.S. Department of State has issued an urgent advisory calling on all American citizens in Venezuela to leave the country immediately due to escalating safety risks and a volatile security environment. The warning comes amid broader political upheaval and tensions between Washington and Caracas, with Venezuelan authorities dismissing the threat claims as exaggerated. Despite these denials, the Department of State is urging Americans to stay alert, monitor airline updates, and exit Venezuela while travel routes are available. WATCH