Afghanistan, Jan. 10 -- U.S. President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning as Iranian authorities shut down internet access while anti-government protests spread across cities nationwide.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iranian authorities as protests erupted across the country and the government cut internet access to curb unrest. "You better not start shooting because we'll start shooting too," Trump said, expressing concern for the safety of demonstrators.

Rights groups reported that at least 62 people, including 48 protesters and 14 security personnel, have died since the demonstrations began on December 28. Iranian state media showed clashes and fires across major cities, including Tehran, Shiraz, and Mashhad. ...