Iran Protests Escalate: Death Penalty Threat, ISIS Strikes, Venezuelan Oil, Philippines Avalanche

Iran Protests and Crackdown

• ⚠️ Tensions are escalating in Iran as protests near a second week, with the Attorney General warning protestors could face the death penalty.
• 💔 Human rights watchers report at least 72 people killed and over 2000 detained since the protests began, fueled by anger at the regime and the economy.

U.S. Military Strikes and Policy

• 🎯 The U.S. military conducted large-scale strikes against ISIS in Syria in retaliation for an ambush on American forces.
• 🇺🇸 Operation Hawkeye Strike targeted Islamic terrorism, following an attack that killed two American troops and a translator.
• 💰 President Trump moved to tighten U.S. control over revenue from Venezuelan oil sales via an executive order to prevent legal claims and ensure stability.

Philippines Garbage Avalanche

• ⛰️ Rescuers in the Philippines hold hope of finding more survivors in a massive garbage avalanche that killed four and left dozens missing.
• 🚨 Special equipment is being deployed after detecting signs of life, with 12 injured workers already rescued.