Demonstrations that began as outrage over the economy are facing a brutal crackdown as President Trump weighs military action.

The American president’s extraordinary — and utterly exhausting — grip on the global psyche intensified on Wednesday.

The difficulty of tracking the death toll from Iran's nationwide protests has been compounded by the government's decision to cut off the internet to the country. The Associated Press relies

Protests are sweeping Iran and the government is cracking down hard, fearing the uprisings pose a threat to the theocratic regime. There is an internet blackout in the country making it hard to get information.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is now providing free internet access via its Starlink satellite service to users in Iran as the country’s regime continues its bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to a tech expert in touch with Iranian Starlink users.

Iran has eased some restrictions and is allowing people to make international calls via mobile phones. Internet access and texting services remained blocked Tuesday. The death toll from recent protest