President Donald Trump says Tehran has no plan to execute protesters, but still hasn't ruled out US military action against the country over its violent crackdown on anti-government demonstrators.
The US and UK are both reducing the number of personnel at the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, while officials have told CBS, the BBC's US partner, that a partial American withdrawal is a precautionary measure.
Iran's airspace was closed to nearly all flights for five hours overnight, with several airlines announcing that they will reroute flights around Iran.
The Foreign Office has also temporarily closed the British embassy in Tehran, which will now operate remotely, a government spokesperson said.
Speaking from the White House, Trump said his administration had been informed that the killing in Iran is stopping, and there's no plan for executions. He mentioned very important sources on the other side had provided this information.
Initial demonstrations began over the collapse of the Iranian currency, quickly escalating into calls for the downfall of the clerical regime.
Reports indicated that Erfan Soltani, a demonstrator detained during the protests, was facing execution, but his case remains uncertain as updates have been scant from Iranian authorities.
In response to the potential executions, Iran's Foreign Minister reiterated that hanging is out of the question. Meanwhile, several countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran due to escalating tensions.
The volatile situation escalates as the US continues to keep pressure on Iran while grappling with the practicalities of potential military interventions.
