Widespread protests have shaken Iran for more than a week, spreading from economic grievances in Tehran to broader anti-government demonstrations across multiple provinces and triggering deadly clashes with security forces.

President Donald Trump warned the U.S. could intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, prompting sharp reactions from Iranian officials who accused Washington and Israel of fueling unrest.

The protests come amid deep economic hardship, including inflation, currency collapse, and ongoing water and energy shortages, undermining the unity Iran projected during last year’s war with Israel and the U.S.

President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged public dissatisfaction and called for dialogue, but rights groups report at least 10 protesters killed, highlighting limits to his authority, NBC News has reported.

Analysts say the unrest reflects long-standing anger at systemic corruption and poor governance, and its outcome will likely depend on decisions by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.