Videos appear to show intense tear gas use in Koushk near Isfahan

Democratic Representative Dave Min said he stands with Iranians “courageously” protesting against tyranny and condemned the killing of demonstrators by what he called an “authoritarian regime.”​

“I stand with the Iranian people who have courageously stood up against tyranny to demand a future defined by justice, opportunity, and freedom from fear,” the California House member said on X. “They deserve the right to protest peacefully, without fear of retribution. I strongly condemn the murders of these protesters at the hands of this authoritarian regime.”

The US State Department’s Persian‑language account on X said on Monday that it was the ninth consecutive day of protests in Iranian cities, sharing a video and praising demonstrators’ “courage and determination” in standing up for their rights despite “brutal repression and savage violence.”

“Despite brutal violence and ruthless suppression, Iranians continue to stand with courage and unwavering resolve to claim their rights. Their resilience in the face of fear is a powerful cry for justice and freedom against a regime that rules through repression,” the post said.

Democratic Representative Sam Liccardo said he supports peaceful protests in Iran and the Iranian people’s fight for democracy, adding that direct US military intervention would “merely bolster support” for the current government.

“I support peaceful protests in Iran and the Iranian people’s fight for a democracy, but direct American military intervention will merely bolster support of Iranian people for the current regime,” the California House member posted on X.

Conservative MP and former home secretary Priti Patel told Parliament on Monday that Britain must stand with Iranians “fighting for freedom” and step up pressure on Tehran, including tougher sanctions and efforts to free detained Britons Lindsay and Craig Foreman.

“We stand with the brave Iranians in their fight for freedom against a terrorist‑supporting, despotic and oppressive government. Their fight for freedom must prevail. So can I ask the minister what discussions are taking place with our partners in the region over the actions that can be taken to stop the regime's cruel and barbaric acts against those campaigning for freedom,” Patel said in the address, which she posted as a video on X.

"Iran threatens our own domestic security by continuing with its nuclear weapons program, providing weapons and drones to Russia, its backing of China and repression in Hong Kong. Britain must send them a clear signal by imposing more sanctions on them, taking action to stop the sanctions busting that takes place through cryptocurrencies and other methods that facilitate and bankroll this tyrannical regime,” she added.

A video sent to Iran International shows shopkeepers in the city of Abadeh in Fars province keeping their businesses closed for a third consecutive day of strike on Monday.

The footage shows rows of shuttered stores as traders continue their walkout despite pressure from the authorities.