President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government as it continues a violent crackdown on protests that have left nearly 600 dead and led to the arrests of thousands across the country.

Large crowds of people have gathered in various Iranian cities in support of the country’s clerical regime, according to video broadcast by state media.

According to reports, more than 200 people have died in the clashes.

As protests against Iran’s government swelled significantly in size on Thursday night, the regime responded in many places by opening fire.

Iran’s parliament speaker warned Sunday that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if the U.S. strikes the Islamic Republic over the ongoing protests roiling the country, as threa...

At least 203 people have died in violence surrounding the demonstrations, activists said, with fears the death toll is far higher.