New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO) has claimed that at least 648 protesters were killed as the new wave of anti-government nationwide protests in Iran continued for the 16th day on Monday. The organisation said that thousands were injured amid the demonstrations.

Iran, which has not given an official death toll from the protests, blamed the bloodshed on US interference. The political unrest in Iran entered its third week with the Trump administration weighing military intervention and the Iranian leadership warning it's "prepared for war".

1. US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran. "This Order is final and conclusive," he wrote, without specifying who they ...