Iran protests latest: Trump says US ‘stands ready to help’ Iranians wanting freedom in threat to Tehran

Iran’s police force has warned parents to keep an eye on their children with violent protests ongoing, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

“Given the presence of terrorist groups and armed individuals in some gatherings and their plans to cause deaths, we advise families to take care of their youth and teenagers,” a statement read.

Seven children have reportedly been killed during the protests so far, according to local rights groups.

In the last half hour, Donald Trump posted on Truth Social: “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The USA stands ready to help!!!”

President Trump once again warned the United States could intervene, having yesterday said the US will “start shooting” if demonstrators in Iran are targeted by government forces.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ intelligence wing says it has arrested a foreigner suspected of spying for Israel, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.

Authorities accuse the US and Israel of fomenting the recent unrest.

The Met has just shared that the protest outside the Iranian embassy in London is still ongoing and being policed.

Two arrests have been made, they said, including one for aggravated trespass and assault on an emergency worker, and one for aggravated trespass.

Officers are also seeking another individual for trespass, the service said.

“We saw no serious disorder and officers will remain in the area to ensure the continued security of the Embassy.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen assured that Europe was fully behind the protesters in comments this afternoon.

“Tehran’s streets, and cities around the world, echo with the footsteps of Iranian women and men demanding freedom. Freedom to speak, to gather, to travel and above all to live freely. Europe stands fully behind them,” she wrote.

She also called for the immediate release of imprisoned demonstrators, the restoration of internet access, and the restoration of fundamental rights in Iran.

The semi-official Mehr news agency is reporting that Iranian security officials have stopped Kurdish dissidents from entering the country via Iraq.

A protester has climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London.

The Metropolitan Police said additional officers have been sent to the scene in Kensington.

Protests in Iran began on December 28 and have transformed into the most significant challenge to the regime for several years.