Demonstrations broke out in Iran on Dec. 28 and have spread nationwide as protesters vent their increasing discontent over the Islamic Republic’s faltering economy and the collapse of its currency.

The number of people killed in protests across Iran has risen. The country's prosecutor has warned some protesters could face the death penalty for their actions. Follow the latest below.

The United States is ready to throw a punch, but it hasn’t packed its bags for boots on the ground yet. A rule of thumb in these situations is to watch the ships, not the tweets. Until the hospital ships set sail, this is deterrence and posturing, loud and clear.

A top Iranian official on Friday declared that American troops and assets in the Middle East are now “legitimate targets” for military strikes after President Trump posted to Truth

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday said his nation is at war with the United States and Israel, as well as Europe more broadly. “We are in a full-scale war with the U.S., Israel

The president of Iran has stirred significant concern with recent comments about the country’s relationship with the United States, which he describes as a state of war.

Trump warns US will intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters. Iran replies US bases are “legitimate targets” as protests and economy anger intensify.

Dozens are reported to have been killed since anti-government protests began spreading across the country almost two weeks ago.

Iran’s army chief has threatened preemptive military action over the “rhetoric” targeting the Islamic Republic.

A resolution before the Senate would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela