Tensions in Iran continue to escalate as anti-regime protests enter their third week. The situation is marked by brutal force, with videos of protesters being killed and morgues overwhelmed with body bags sparking widespread outrage. According to reports from CBS News partner network the BBC, around 180 body bags have been found outside a morgue in Tehran alone.
Footage showing protesters shouting "death to the dictator" and calling for the end of the Islamic Republic has also surfaced, despite Iran's internet being cut off since last week. The government has claimed this will help curb misinformation, but it appears to be having little effect on the public's perception of the situation.
The death toll is estimated to be over 600, according to the Iran Human Rights organization in Norway. However, CBS News could not verify this number independently.
Iranian authorities have been under mounting pressure from President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iranian forces kill protesters. The US president has stated that he's looking at "very strong options" and spoken with Iranian leaders about possible military action.
The White House announced a meeting of the national security team on Tuesday to discuss updated Iran options. It is unclear whether President Trump will be in attendance, but the move suggests the administration is taking the situation seriously.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that internet service will be resumed, but offered no timeline for when this might happen. Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has vowed to retaliate against any US action, threatening to target American bases and forces.
Footage showing protesters shouting "death to the dictator" and calling for the end of the Islamic Republic has also surfaced, despite Iran's internet being cut off since last week. The government has claimed this will help curb misinformation, but it appears to be having little effect on the public's perception of the situation.
The death toll is estimated to be over 600, according to the Iran Human Rights organization in Norway. However, CBS News could not verify this number independently.
Iranian authorities have been under mounting pressure from President Trump, who has repeatedly threatened to intervene if Iranian forces kill protesters. The US president has stated that he's looking at "very strong options" and spoken with Iranian leaders about possible military action.
The White House announced a meeting of the national security team on Tuesday to discuss updated Iran options. It is unclear whether President Trump will be in attendance, but the move suggests the administration is taking the situation seriously.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that internet service will be resumed, but offered no timeline for when this might happen. Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has vowed to retaliate against any US action, threatening to target American bases and forces.