Protests have erupted in Tehran as Iran's rial currency falls into a free fall. 572 people have been killed and more than 10,600 people detained, per the Human Rights Activists News Agency.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will give a speech in a few minutes on "the terrorist actions" in the country, Iranian state TV reported on Friday, as protests over economic

Many Iranian opposition activists are hoping the current unrest could be the beginning of the end of the country's hardline Islamic regime.

Protests in Iran have continued for nearly two weeks, with the government acknowledging the unrest despite a harsh crackdown

At least 544 people have been killed as Iran enters a third week of nationwide anti-government protests, according to a US-based rights group. A communications blackout imposed by authorities has now lasted over 84 hours.

President Donald Trump has warned he is weighing up "strong options" in response to Regime's crackdown on protests.

Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the country’s exiled crown prince for demonstrations, despite Iran’s theocracy cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.

Iran says it is ready to hold discussions with the US after President Donald Trump said Tehran had called his administration to negotiate. Follow for live updates

A channel of communication is open between Iran and US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East despite the lack of diplomatic relations, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.