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The US president does not rule out military action in Iran, as Tehran temporarily shuts its airspace to nearly all flights.

The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.

US officials say it is a “precautionary measure” and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.

Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.

Relatives of an arrested protester tell BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday, as the death toll from demonstrations reportedly exceeds 2,400.

A US-based rights group says it has confirmed the killing of 1,850 protesters during a crackdown by authorities, as the US president urges Iranians to keep demonstrating.

The regime’s opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC’s international editor.

Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

The US president also imposes a 25% tariff on countries that “do business” with Tehran, while Iran’s foreign minister says his country is “ready for war”.

The BBC has received eyewitness accounts of security forces attacking anti-government protesters across the country.