The devastating series of strikes that Israel and America launched against Iran and its nuclear programme seven months ago weakened the Islamic Republic’s rulers, both at home and abroad. As protests spread to more than 100 cities and towns across every province in Iran,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke as Israel goes on high alert and Iran faces mounting anti-regime protests.

Iran’s parliament speaker warns that the U.S. military and Israel could be 'legitimate targets,' possibly in a preemptive attack, if the U.S. strikes Iran over ongoing protests.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at the start of the weekly cabinet meeting on Sunday that Israel was closely following the protests in Iran and condemned the killing of civilians.

Violent crackdowns on anti-government protesters in Iran are drawing attention from Trump and condemnation from international human rights groups.

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

Violence surrounding the demonstrations has killed at least 116 people, while 2,600 have been detained, according to activists.

A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at least 538 people and even more are feared dead, activists said Sunday, while Tehran warned that the U.S. military and Israel would be “legitimate targets” if America uses force to protect demonstrators.