Iran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests killed at least 6,126 people while many others still are feared dead, activists said Tuesday, as a U.S. aircraft carrier group arrived in the Mideast to lead any American military response to the crisis.

Tensions have continued to rise between the two nations after the Iranian regime’s brutal crackdown on nationwide protests left thousands dead.

By Samia Nakhoul, Humeyra Pamuk, Rami Ayyub and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Jan 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters,

The scale of nationwide protests in Iran and the bloody crackdown that has followed is slowly coming into focus, even though authorities have cut off the country from the internet

Iran's police chief says young people who joined protests were "deceived," and if they surrender within three days, they "will be treated with leniency."

Iranian state media highlight U.S. unrest over protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Massive protests that rocked Iran for over two weeks appear to have slowed significantly, as President Donald Trump backs off his threats to intervene.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian officials reached out to the wider Middle East on Wednesday over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike on the country, a month since the start of protests in Iran that soon spread nationwide and sparked a bloody crackdown.

Renewed protests in Iran reflect economic collapse and political frustration, with fatalities, mass arrests, and communication blackouts, raising international concerns.View on euronews

The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.

A complete shutdown of communications has made finding an accurate count impossible. The number may still go higher.

Six Iranians spoke to The Associated Press about the protests in Iran, describing how they expected the state to respond aggressively but were horrified by the extent of the brutal crackdown.